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More Than 90 Percent of Malware in Q2 Came Via Encrypted Traffic: WatchGuard

eSecurity Planet

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

eSecurity Planet

An ideal security stack provides continuous protection without gaps. IDS and IPS solutions help fill in the gaps between endpoint protection , firewalls , and other parts of the security stack. Why We Still Need Network Detection and Protection. Also read: Best Network Monitoring Tools.

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Meeting Customers Where They Are …. And Where They Don’t Want to Be

Cisco Security

The concern over ransomware attacks in a hybrid workplace increased 69% among leaders ( Security Magazine ). And, last year, bad actors sent 61% of malware through cloud applications to target remote workers ( Security Intelligence ). Seeking a secure and simple solution.

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SHARED INTEL: FireMon survey shows security lags behind fast pace of hybrid cloud deployments

The Last Watchdog

It doesn’t seem like we’ve moved the needle on security at all,” says Tim Woods, vice president of technology alliances at FireMon, the leading provider of automated network security policy management systems. I had the chance to visit with Woods at RSAC 2020 in San Francisco recently.

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Fortinet vs Palo Alto Networks: Top NGFWs Compared

eSecurity Planet

A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is an important component of network security and represents the third generation of firewall technology. To add to the stateful inspection of network traffic and access control , NGFWs can block modern, sophisticated threats like application-layer attacks and advanced malware.

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5 Stages of the Vulnerability Management Lifecycle

eSecurity Planet

This could include vulnerability scanners , configuration assessment tools, or security intelligence platforms. Mitigate Alternatively, you may choose to mitigate a vulnerability by adding additional security controls around assets that are at risk. This process is sometimes called virtual patching.

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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

eSecurity Planet

There are a number of cybersecurity services to choose from, ranging from managed SIEM to managed detection and response (MDR) , managed firewalls, incident response , and more. Read more: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM. 11 Leading MSSPs. Delivery: On-premises and cloud.