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How to Perform a Firewall Audit in 11 Steps (+Free Checklist)

eSecurity Planet

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Over time, business network needs, traffic patterns, and application access change. Table of Contents Toggle How Does a Firewall Audit Work?

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SonicWall warns users of “imminent ransomware campaign”

Malwarebytes

SonicWall has issued an urgent security notice warning users of unpatched End-Of-Life (EOL) SRA & SMA 8.X The exploitation targets a known vulnerability that has been patched in newer versions of SonicWall firmware. The devices that the security notice mentions are running 8.x x versions of the firmware. x firmware.

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ICS Reconnaissance Attacks – Introduction to Exploiting Modbus

IT Security Guru

Modbus networks consists of Modbus clients, which is the one requesting information using function codes, and the Modbus server which supplies the requested information. These can be accessed from within programs running on for instance PLCs, possible to due to lack of authentication from the Modbus protocol.

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SonicWall finally fixed a flaw resulting from a partially patched 2020 zero-day

Security Affairs

In October last year, experts reported a critical stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2020-5135 , in SonicWall Network Security Appliance (NSA) appliances. This flaw exists pre-authentication and within a component (SSLVPN) which is typically exposed to the public Internet.”. 6.5.1.12, 6.0.5.3,

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How Can I Protect My Company From Cyber-Attacks?

Cytelligence

Secure your networks and databases One of the most important steps in protecting your company from cyber attacks is securing your networks and databases. A secure network starts with a strong password policy. It is also important to use firewalls, which help prevent unauthorized access to your network.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Without sufficient security measures, unauthorized users can easily gain access to a wireless network, steal sensitive data, and disrupt network operations. By securing wireless connections, your organization’s data is protected and you maintain the trust of customers and partners. How Does Wireless Security Work?

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SonicWall warns users to patch critical vulnerability “as soon as possible”

Malwarebytes

SonicWall is a company that specializes in securing networks. It sells a range of Internet appliances primarily directed at content control and network security, including devices providing services for network firewalls, unified threat management (UTM), virtual private networks (VPNs), and anti-spam for email.