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Introducing next-generation firewall from Palo Alto Networks to support 5G-enabled IoT, OT and IT use cases

CyberSecurity Insiders

Therefore, security teams need to take a closer look at the best technology to support this innovation. Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases.

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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Vulcan Wire Bounces Back from Cyberattack with SiteLock Website Security Solutions

SiteLock

INFINITY™ runs continuous security scans to analyze websites for vulnerabilities and malware. As an additional security measure, Kenji also selected SiteLock® TrueShield™ WAF (web application firewall) to keep Vulcan Wire’s website safe from malicious bots and targeted cyberattacks.

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Take The Stress Out of Securing Your Workforce

Jane Frankland

The average data breach lifecycle is still too lengthy, malware variants are growing by 45%, and although ransomware attacks were lower than last year, ransom payments are rising as more companies are prepared to pay out than ever before. Smart IT decision makers are paying attention.

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What Is Security Service Edge (SSE): All You Need to Know

eSecurity Planet

Security service edge (SSE) is a security technology that secures access to assets outside of the corporate network. SSE works by extending security to cover the dispersed threat landscape where websites, cloud assets, and many employees operate outside of the traditional firewall protection.

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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

Phishing commonly tricks users into disclosing their login credentials or executing malware on their computers. Watering holes, or legitimate websites infected with malware, attempt to deliver malicious payloads or to steal credentials in a manner similar to phishing attacks only in a different media.

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eSecurity Planet’s 2022 Cybersecurity Product Awards

eSecurity Planet

While there are many other products that might prove best for particular organizations and use cases, these are the products that most stood out to us because of their innovation, breadth of features, and strong security performance. Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Palo Alto Networks. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.