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How to Perform a Firewall Audit in 11 Steps (+Free Checklist)

eSecurity Planet

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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Are You Certain Your Website is Secure from Cyberattacks?

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Many website owners, especially small businesses, don’t realize their site is a target for malicious cyberattacks. As a result, most don’t think they need website security. The truth is, there’s no such thing as “too small to hack.” A small blog might seem like a random target, but not to cybercriminals.

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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall?

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A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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5 Steps to Building a Foolproof Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan

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No matter what industry you’re in, there’s a good chance that you conduct a lot of your business online. Most modern small businesses have one or more digital properties, including a website and various social media pages. For this reason, cybersecurity should be a top priority, especially for small businesses.

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What Is Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)?

eSecurity Planet

Cloud security posture management (CSPM) discovers and manages infrastructure and configuration risks across cloud environments. As most cloud security failures are due to customer error, CSPM’s ability to find and fix those errors has made it a critical cloud security tool.

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VulnRecap 3/4/24 – Ivanti, Ubiquiti, AppLocker Under Attack

eSecurity Planet

The targeted Ubiquity edge routers often will be installed in small or home office (SOHO) environments for remote workers, small satellite offices, or small businesses. Since these devices ship with automatic updates disabled, many organizations remain potentially exposed and actively exploited.

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