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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

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Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability. Disabling default accounts and changing passwords improve security, as does requiring strong passwords for administrator accounts. Once tested, the firewall is ready for production, with a backup configuration safely preserved.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

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Most network access control (NAC) solutions support wireless networks in addition to wired ones, and many Wi-Fi routers include access controls like allowlisting or denylisting. Device security is also an important part of wireless network security. Segment parts of your network that are more sensitive than others.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

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Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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The Biggest Lessons about Vulnerabilities at RSAC 2021

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Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Nickels suggests organizations follow this guidance: Also Read: How Zero Trust Security Can Protect Against Ransomware.

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How to Improve SD-WAN Security

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With SD-WAN architectures, branch employees and remote users connect to an enterprise network through a web of connected devices over the internet. This IT sprawl and surplus of endpoints add complexity to network security. Not every SD-WAN solution is equal, but they all come with some level of security functionality.

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Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Review 2023

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Recognizing the evolution in both cybersecurity and customer needs, Barracuda began to develop new capabilities as well as acquire complementary companies to deliver technology solutions for application security, cloud backups, firewalls, and more.

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Top SD-WAN Solutions for Enterprise Security

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The emergence of SD-WAN and SASE technologies bundled together has led many vendors to address both advanced routing and network security vendors for clients. Networking specialists like Cisco and HPE’s Aruba are moving deeper into security. Features: Fortinet Secure SD-WAN.

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