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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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Take The Stress Out of Securing Your Workforce

Jane Frankland

Bad actors continue to target all company sizes, from the smallest to the largest with employees at small companies (100 employees or less) seeing 350% more social engineering attacks than those at larger companies. Smart IT decision makers are paying attention.

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APT Attacks & Prevention

eSecurity Planet

APTs will contain a cyberattack component, but APTs also commonly include confidence schemes, social engineering , physical access to facilities , bribes, extortion, and other methods to gain system access. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. Stage 1: Prioritize Security Fundamentals. Vulnerability Exploitation.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Are there automated monthly reporting features that provide insight into security performance and compliance? Can the vendor give references or case studies that show effective security deployments in similar organizations? Are secure protocols and channels utilized consistently across all communications?

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