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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

While security suites and platforms will scan computers, servers, and network switches all day long, not all of them are designed to handle things like fridges and thermostats. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

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Set Secure Firewall Rules & ACLs To prevent unwanted access and ensure effective traffic management, secure your firewall through updating firmware to resolve vulnerabilities and adopting proper configurations prior to installing firewalls in production. Sample Windows Defender Firewall prompts for firewall activation 2.

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

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Check the Firewall Hardware & Operating System After you’ve prepared all the documentation and know everyone’s roles, one of the early steps in a firewall audit process is a hardware and firmware check. Look at the hardware to see whether it fits your company’s standards and security requirements.

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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

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Even the largest organizations with the most robust internal security teams will engage with MSSPs for specialty projects, penetration tests, and other specific needs. Penetration tests use tools and experts to probe cybersecurity defenses to locate weaknesses that should be fixed.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

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Audit Firewall Performance Regularly The process of conducting firewall security assessments and penetration tests include carefully reviewing firewall configurations to detect weaknesses. Conduct rigorous security audits, looking for flaws, potential entry points, and adherence to company regulations.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

However, also consider deploying specialized tools or tools with expanded capabilities, such as: Basic input output system (BIOS) security: Operates outside of the operating system to guard the firmware and other basic software connecting the operating system to a PC.