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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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Why SMBs are Under Attack by Ransomware

Webroot

Businesses easily fall for these scams because, with so many invoices and payments occurring on a daily basis, it’s easy to slip a fake one in. This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection. Attacks like BEC are less about malware and more about manipulating people.

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Hacker Personas Explained: Know Your Enemy and Protect Your Business

Webroot

While cybersecurity advice is often focused on technology like endpoint protection, firewalls and anti-virus, it’s important to remember that behind every breach is a human. This is a scam that’s been around for years and since no one can reverse a cryptocurrency transaction, it’s very likely here to stay. Who is the Impersonator?

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How to Avoid Phishing Attacks

Spinone

In this article we will discuss how to avoid phishing attacks in G Suite and provide phishing prevention best practices on how companies can enhance G Suite security awareness and protection against phishing scams. Cloud security concerns today are some of the most important and challenging problems that businesses have to face.

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Four Roadblocks to Increasing Employee Security Through User Training

Webroot

For (the lucky) companies who’ve yet to be hit by a significant cyberattack, security awareness training may not hold obvious value. “What’s my endpoint security for, anyway?” ” “Threats are stopped by my firewall.” Real-world training should also mirror real-world events.

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Cyber CEO – Cyber Hygiene is More Critical for Your Business Now Than Ever Before – Here’s Why

Herjavec Group

No matter how many firewalls or network controls you have in place, the risk of insider threat will always be present. So it should go without saying that enterprise security programs should be built with this in mind ! If you don’t have the talent in-house, employ a third-party security firm.

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

As is the case with another notorious Google Docs phishing scam , security tools don't interpret such a message as malicious because it is sent by Google. This approach adds a layer of feigned legitimacy and obfuscation to a scam, making it very difficult for security-minded users and protection systems to identify it.