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Hackers steal StormShield firewall source code in data breach

Bleeping Computer

Leading French cybersecurity company StormShield disclosed that their systems were hacked, allowing a threat actor to access the companies' support ticket system and steal source code for Stormshield Network Security firewall software. [.].

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How to Prevent Data Breaches: Data Breach Prevention Tips

eSecurity Planet

With the ever-present threat of data breaches, organizations need to adopt best practices to help prevent breaches and to respond to them when they occur to limit any damage. And breaches will occur – because bad guys make a living by figuring out ways to circumvent security best practices.

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Network Firewall vs. Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Security Boulevard

The costs of data breaches continue to rise, and attacks are becoming harder to detect. According to a 2020 report by IBM, it took an average of 228 days to identify a breach. Businesses are taking a closer look at their firewall’s capabilities and considering mixing and matching technologies to cover new security gaps. .

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Network Security: A Top Priority for Healthcare Organizations

Security Boulevard

How is FireMon Better Book a Demo Healthcare companies have a responsibility to protect sensitive patient data and ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA. As a result, network security is a top priority for organizations in this industry. For healthcare organizations, network security and compliance are fundamental.

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How Zero Trust architecture improves the organization’s network security

CyberSecurity Insiders

Data breaches taught organizations to stay cautious regarding security, especially when it comes to information protection – and a Zero Trust model may be the best option. Nobody, including clients inside the firewall, should be trusted, per Zero Trust. Internal threats are a huge concern. Read full post.

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Enhancing Network Security Automation: Debunking 7 Common Myths

Centraleyes

The dynamic security landscape presents significant challenges for organizations, especially in multi-cloud environments. The key to combating these growing threats is network security automation. Myth 7: Security Orchestration and Security Automation Are Twins (Not Quite.)

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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