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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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Whether you’re a seasoned cloud expert or just starting out, understanding IaaS security is critical for a resilient and secure cloud architecture. What Is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Security? IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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An application gateway, also known as an application level gateway (ALG), functions as a critical firewall proxy for network security. Its filtering capability ensures that only certain network application data is transmitted, which has an impact on the security of protocols including FTP, Telnet, RTSP, and BitTorrent.

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What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

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Bug bounty programs have become increasingly common and are used by top technology companies. Internal scans These scans are done from inside the network using techniques such as privilege escalation. Security configuration management (SCM) software ensures devices and their security settings are properly configured.