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Next-Generation Firewalls: A comprehensive guide for network security modernization

CyberSecurity Insiders

The terms computer security, information security and cybersecurity were practically non-existent in the 1980s, but believe it or not, firewalls have existed in some form since that time. But what sets NGFWs apart from traditional firewalls? NGFWs offer several advantages over traditional firewalls.

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GUEST ESSAY: A roadmap to achieve a better balance of network security and performance

The Last Watchdog

Why do so many businesses struggle to balance network security and user experience? Even before COVID, enterprises saw huge increases in people working outside the traditional corporate firewall. Your network security simulations should do the same. Trends like: • More distributed users and applications.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Networks connect devices to each other so that users can access assets such as applications, data, or even other networks such as the internet. Network security protects and monitors the links and the communications within the network using a combination of hardware, software, and enforced policies.

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Palo Alto Networks latest security giant accused of patent infringement

SC Magazine

Centripetal Networks filed a lawsuit this month accusing Palo Alto of violating 12 separate patents for systems or policies designed to enhance network security. Worth noting that Centripetal has pursued – and won – patent cases against other industry titans in the past for incorporating its security innovations.

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IP or just generic tech? Palo Alto argues Centripetal patent claims are overly broad

SC Magazine

Signage with logo at the Silicon Valley headquarters of computer security and firewall company Palo Alto Networks, Santa Clara, California, August 17, 2017. Palo Alto Networks asked a Virginia judge to dismiss a patent lawsuit filed against them by Centripetal Networks.

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Five Tips for Ensuring Communications Security in Your Organization

CyberSecurity Insiders

To help you improve your organizational communications security, consider the following tips: Implement network security controls. Network security should be managed and controlled to protect your organization from threats that may originate externally or internally. This includes all approved wireless networks.

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How To Tell If You’ve Been DDoSed: 5 Signs of a DDoS Attack

eSecurity Planet

For example, if you are experiencing a sudden spike in web traffic and your site is slow to load, it could be due to increased legitimate user traffic such as a marketing campaign going viral or a mention on a popular website or social media profile. So how can you be sure that you’ve been DDoSed?

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