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IDS & IPS Remain Important Even as Other Tools Add IDPS Features

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For example, Mandiant researchers discovered a threat actor that ran attacks off of equipment usually ignored on the network such as wireless access point controllers, storage area network (SAN) arrays, load balancers, and video conferencing camera systems. The most significant barrier to visibility is encryption.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

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Similarly, spoofed domain name system (DNS) and IP addresses can redirect users from legitimate connections to dangerous and malicious websites. Some applications, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, or Internet of Things (IoT) devices may require more sophisticated ITAM or additional tools to detect them.

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

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The internet of things (IoT), operations technology (OT), and the industrial internet of things (IIoT) also now connect to networks. Connections still encompass hard-wired physical switches and routers, but also now include wireless cellular networks, wi-fi networks, virtual networks, cloud networks, and internet connections.

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Best Network Monitoring Tools for 2022

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AES-256 encryption for data at rest and TLS v1.2 Zabbix’s enterprise security capabilities include configuration change tracking, secret vaults, flexible permissions, and encryption between all client devices. Auvik Features. Catchpoint Features. LogicMonitor. Progress Features.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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The basic elements of a fundamental network include: Network equipment: Controls data flow between devices and commonly includes physical and virtual switches, wired or wireless routers, modems, and hubs. Apply encryption protocols and other security measures to connections between computers. Communication protocols (TCP, HTTPS, etc.):

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10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

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DNS attacks : DNS cache poisoning, or hijacking, redirects a legitimate site’s DNS address and takes users to a malicious site when they attempt to navigate to that webpage. This includes IoT devices. Sooner rather than later, you’ll want to perform an audit of your OT and IoT devices. Segmentation.

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Versa Unified SASE Review & Features 2023

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Versa was recognized as a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant, and the Versa Unified SASE platform delivers the required six key SASE capabilities: Centralized control through Versa Concerto, a consolidated management console that provides a single interface to manage other components and policies Monitored network status pulled from Versa’s (..)