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Implementing and Maintaining Security Program Metrics

NopSec

Implementing information security policies and procedures that are enforced and backed by management are essential to the longevity and success of an effective information security program. Level 2: Quantify Performance Targets.

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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 Cybersecurity Company: Palo Alto Networks. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

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Fortinet FortiGate vs. Forcepoint: NGFW Solutions Compared

eSecurity Planet

An NGFW (next-generation firewall) is an advanced threat protection tool that offers all the features of a stateful network firewall along with integrated intrusion prevention, application and user control, advanced malware detection and threat intelligence feed leveraging. Security Performance. Fortinet FortiGate.

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What is a VLAN? Ultimate Guide to How VLANs Work

eSecurity Planet

VLANs enable logical partitioning inside a single switch, resulting in multiple virtual local area networks where physical switch segmentation is not a possibility. These partitions enable the division of a large network into smaller, more manageable broadcast domains, thereby improving network security , efficiency, and flexibility.

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Versa Unified SASE Review & Features 2023

eSecurity Planet

While some devices may connect directly to Versa secure gateway functions, some organizations will prefer to use the traditional hub and spoke network models and use Versa CSG appliances as the gateway between secured networks.

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Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

Strong integration with Palo Alto firewalls and technologies could limit the product’s market to current Palo Alto customers, but anyone seeking top security and a product that goes beyond endpoints should take a look. MITRE ATT&CK results could have been better, but Sophos is a bargain worth considering.