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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. The best practice for security software installation starts with the primary user devices.

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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

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Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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Palo Alto Prisma SASE Review & Features 2023

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Palo Alto’s powerful brand and the strong reputation of its security solutions makes Prisma SASE a serious contender in the market. For SASE service providers, the appeal is further enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced automation features and multi-tenant capabilities.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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With faster response times, a more centralized platform, and artificial intelligence-powered workflows, many companies select XDR tools to optimize or go beyond what their SIEM and UEBA tools can do. BAS works in the background of daily operations and is frequently automated with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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What is SASE? Secure Access Service Service Edge Explained

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The trends to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote work , and cloud resources drastically increase the amount of communication outside of the traditional network that needs to be secured. Security will become centralized, integrated, and simplified and operations can improve by removing any VPN and local firewall bottlenecks.

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     VMware SASE Solution Review

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Versa Unified SASE Review & Features 2023

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The SASE solution also provides additional security to users through remote browser isolation that keeps the endpoint segregated from the corporate information. Since Versa Unified SASE is the only top SASE vendor that offers an option for locally installed SASE control software, buyers with strong security needs (military, biotech, etc.)