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Web Application Firewalls Adjust to Secure the Cloud

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Cloud-based WAFs protect applications without the costs and complexity of on-prem hardware. Here's what to keep in mind as you browse the growing market.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Infrastructure as a service security is a concept that assures the safety of organizations’ data, applications, and networks in the cloud. Understanding the risks, advantages, and best practices connected with IaaS security is becoming increasingly important as enterprises shift their infrastructure to the cloud.

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Cloud Security: The Shared Responsibility Model

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security builds off of the same IT infrastructure and security stack principles of a local data center. However, a cloud vendor offering provides a pre-packaged solution that absorbs some operational and security responsibilities from the customer. Shared Security Model: Cloud Provider Responsibilities.

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Help Your Security Team Sleep Better at Night by Reducing False Positives

CyberSecurity Insiders

As we deploy more and more Web applications, we run the risk of overwhelming our security teams if we don’t give them the tools they need. Specifically, if your applications sit behind legacy web application firewall (WAF) technologies, the demands on your security team can quickly become unmanageable.

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What Is Packet Filtering? Definition, Advantages & How It Works

eSecurity Planet

Packet filtering is a firewall feature that allows or drops data packets based on simple, pre-defined rules regarding IP addresses, ports, or protocols. Once a type of firewall, packet filtering now provides a fundamental feature of nearly all firewalls and some network equipment (routers, smart switches, etc.).

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

eSecurity Planet

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

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Don’t Drown your Security Team in Low-Value WAF Alerts

CyberSecurity Insiders

Today’s business run on applications. So, if your organization is like most, you’re deploying more business-critical Web applications than ever before. However, as you scale up your use of web applications, you should take the time to reassess your approach to protecting those applications.

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