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VulnRecap 2/19/2024: News from Microsoft, Zoom, SolarWinds

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The problem: Researchers at cybersecurity company Truesec uncovered data that indicated Akira ransomware might be exploiting an old vulnerability within Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD). The vulnerability, CVE-2020-3259 , was first discovered in May 2020. Enabling logging.

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How to Prevent DNS Attacks: DNS Security Best Practices

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Domain name service (DNS) attacks threaten every internet connection because they can deny, intercept, and hijack connections. With the internet playing an increasing role in business, securing DNS plays a critical role in both operations and security. Everything You Need to Know.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

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Cybersecurity can be difficult to implement, and to make matters worse, the security professionals needed to do it right are in short supply. Managed IT security service providers (MSSPs) make life easier for organizations by providing outsourced expertise and tools at a fraction of the cost, time, and trouble of doing it yourself.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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ALG supports client requests by resolving its domain name via DNS and delivering the frontend IP address to the client. ALGs enhance NGFWs by performing deep packet inspection at the application layer, offering precise control over application protocols and increasing overall security posture.

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Cloudflare One SASE Review & Features 2023

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The lowest tier of Cloudflare One provides support for 50 users maximum, 24 hours of activity logging, and up to three network locations for office-based DNS filtering. Upgrading to the pay-as-you-go tier eliminates any user maximum and provides 30 days of activity logging and 20 office-based DNS filtering network locations.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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Server: Provides powerful computing and storage in local, cloud, and data center networks to run services (Active Directory, DNS, email, databases, apps). Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications.

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FortiSASE SASE Solution Review

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Founded in 2000, Fortinet began producing physical firewall appliances and soon expanded into other security categories. More than two decades later, the company is a cybersecurity market leader with more than $5 billion in annual revenue. Who is Fortinet? Users may have up to 3 devices and consume up to 1.5 Mbps of bandwidth.