eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A firewall audit is a procedure for reviewing and reconfiguring firewalls as needed so they still suit your organization’s security goals. Over time, business network needs, traffic patterns, and application access change. Table of Contents Toggle How Does a Firewall Audit Work?

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis. Innovation and protection go hand in hand.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 29, 2022

By no means has the cybersecurity community been blind to the complex security challenges spinning out of digital transformation. A methodical drive has been underway for at least the past decade to affect a transition to a new network security paradigm – one less rooted in the past and better suited for what’s coming next.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

Firewall and network security appliance manufacturer SonicWall is urging customers to take preventive actions after its own systems were attacked through previously unknown vulnerabilities in some of its products. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ]. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

This blog has been authored by Frank Dickson, Program Vice President, Cybersecurity Products Practice, and Christopher Rodriguez, Research Director, IDC Network Security. IDC recently had the opportunity to talk to CISOs regarding the integration of Cisco Secure Workload and Secure Firewall.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

One question that SiteLock encounters quite often is “Why do I need a firewall when my host has one?” If you haven’t spent a good portion of your life researching firewalls, it’s easy to understand why you’d ask. In Part One below, we’re covering Network Firewalls. Part One: Firewalls -> Network Firewalls.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The good news is that security teams can learn to anticipate these events and know exactly what to do to stop or prevent them. Why network security matters Before zooming in on specific attack methods, it's important to understand what network security is and why it's a top priority.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

And given a tangible network perimeter, cybersecurity evolved following the moat-and-wall principle. Locking down web gateways and erecting a robust firewall were considered the be-all and end-all. Related: The shared burden of securing the Internet of Things. And at present, there is a lot of redundancy in the realm of DPI.

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NopSec

APRIL 2, 2025

It integrates vulnerability exposures, network topology, and firewall segmentation policies. This allows Blue Teams and Vulnerability Management teams to understand the implications of vulnerabilities and misconfigurations within their network.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 1, 2021

Preamble: The great network visibility blackout of 2020. It’s no secret that last year’s abrupt exodus away from corporate offices presented organizations with novel challenges related to monitoring and securing their newly remote workforce. With release 7.3.2, SAL provides central log management to streamline IT operations.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Network communication on the Internet follows a layered approach, where each layer adds to the activity of the previous layer according to the TCP/IP implementation paradigm. Here are some: Firewall. An IDS is a tool to detect possible unwanted manipulation of a particular system or network. Security awareness.

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Webroot

MARCH 29, 2021

A firewall with the right threat intelligence embedded could have blocked communications with the command-and-control server thus preventing a Trojanized Orion install from connecting back to the attackers and stopping them from furthering the attack. Outside of the corporate firewall, it is the Wild West.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. The Secure Firewall app for Splunk has been updated. Read more here.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 1, 2021

Preamble: The great network visibility blackout of 2020. It’s no secret that last year’s abrupt exodus away from corporate offices presented organizations with novel challenges related to monitoring and securing their newly remote workforce. With release 7.3.2, SAL provides central log management to streamline IT operations.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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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SecureList

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Kaspersky presented detailed technical analysis of this case in three parts. Fortinet firewall vulnerabilities What happened? Fortinet products are integral to many organizations’ network security. Kaspersky products detect malicious objects related to the attack. Why does it matter? Why does it matter?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This represents a significant shift for such industries which have traditionally relied on isolation via air-gapped networks. These unique characteristics of these industries present unique challenges from a security standpoint: Lack of Risk Based decision making when adopting cloud services.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 7, 2024

The annual Black Hat conference, happening this week in Las Vegas, is renowned not only for its cutting-edge presentations and workshops but also for its robust cybersecurity measures that protect the large event from malicious threat actors. This includes firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and monitoring tools.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 18, 2022

But what are your options for proactive protection when the notion of a walled-in network has been shattered by the proliferation of new IoT devices, growth of cloud services, and new hybrid work from home models? However, this reconnaissance or dwell period also presents an opportunity to stop the malware before it has activated.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Top Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Vendors for 2021.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2024

He serves on the Advisory Council for SecureWorld Toronto and will be presenting at our upcoming conference on April 3rd. Fortunately, I secured a QA position at Check Point, arguably one of the pioneering companies in the cybersecurity field. Get to know Evgeniy Kharam Q : Why did you decide to pursue cybersecurity as a career path?

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Cisco Security

JULY 18, 2022

Such data encompasses network telemetry, firewall logging, and remote worker telemetry. Now, Firewall logs can be stored on premises with the Data Store, making data available to the Firepower Management Center (FMC) via APIs to support remote queries.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In addition, 68% initiated projects to integrate incident response into companywide business continuity plans, 61% are integrating cybersecurity into infrastructure and DevOps decisions and 59% are incorporating IT security into broader business operations decisions to better combat cyberthreats.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 13, 2021

At a time when it was relatively unfamiliar to the masses—just shy of a mere thirty years ago— the internet was also an intriguing concept for the country’s leaders who were present at its unveiling. If you are interested in joining Cisco’s Cloud and Network Security team, please visit current opportunities.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2021

As organizations look to strengthen their network security or update their cybersecurity defenses, the gospel of zero trust awaits. . With the swift adoption of remote work and added difficulty identifying network perimeters, zero trust as a solution is gaining steam. Also Read: Top Zero Trust Security Solutions of 2021 .

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Security Misconfigurations Inadequately designed security settings, such as open ports, lax access restrictions, or misconfigured firewall rules, might expose infrastructure vulnerabilities. Firewalls Firewalls play an essential role in enhancing the security of your system.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The conference’s focus on cyber resilience doesn’t mean that organizations should abandon core security defenses like EDR , access control and firewalls , but they should be prepared for the advanced threats that will, at some point, get past them. Also read : Is the Answer to Vulnerabilities Patch Management as a Service?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

5 Customer support: 3/5 Microsoft Defender is a free comprehensive security solution that is integrated into Windows. Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. 5 Pricing: 5/5 Core features: 3.5/5

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 28, 2021

Last week’s RSA Conference covered a litany of network security vulnerabilities, from developing more robust tokenization policies and to addressing UEFI-based attacks, and non-endpoint attack vectors. Perform purple team exercises to sharpen security posture. Deploy file integrity monitoring and threat hunt regularly.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 23, 2021

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently wrote a letter to Senator Ron Wyden, responding to some questions he previously asked the Agency regarding the SolarWinds breach. CISA mentions that firewalls could have been used to neutralize the malware, limiting the impact of the breach.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 25, 2024

Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 29, 2021

A Virginia judge denied a request by Cisco Systems for a new trial after the court ruled last year that the company committed patent infringement in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit filed by Centripetal Networks. Last October, U.S. District Judge Henry Coke Morgan Jr.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For example, even with training and a strong security culture, sensitive information can leave an organization simply by accident, such as data stored in hidden rows in spreadsheets or included in notes within employee presentations or long email threads. Read more : Top Database Security Solutions for 2022.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This includes tools and practices such as encryption, which secures data by making it unreadable to unauthorized users; firewalls, which monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic; and regular software updates to close security gaps as they arise.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

IaaS involves virtualized computing resources over the internet, with users responsible for securing the operating system, applications, data, and networks. Security concerns include data protection, network security, identity and access management, and physical security.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Who is Cato Networks? Founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, Cato Networks started as a firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) company and focuses on the convergence of security, networks, and the cloud.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 11, 2021

The screenshots that follow showcase various behavioral indicators identified by Secure Malware Analytics when it is executed within a virtualized Windows sandbox. While the features that follow aren’t present in every REvil/Sodinokibi sample, once it is successfully deployed and launched, the result is generally the same.

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