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Why BYOD Is the Favored Ransomware Backdoor

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This category also includes routers, switches, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices that can’t install traditional endpoint protection such as antivirus (AV) or endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. The best practice for security software installation starts with the primary user devices.

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What Is Security Service Edge (SSE): All You Need to Know

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Some organizations use virtual private networks (VPNs) to pull remote user access within the network, but these solutions cause huge bottlenecks and some users will bypass the VPN to access software-as-a-service (SaaS) and third-party websites. SSE eliminates these bandwidth-wasting practices to improve performance and user experience.

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

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Azure-Connected IoT Vulnerable to Remote Code Execution Type of vulnerability: Internet of things (IoT) RCE vulnerability. Microsoft incorporates AMQP into several Azure Cloud Services including Azure IoT Hubs, Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Service Bus.

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What Is Edge Security? Overcoming Edge Computing Risks

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Edge security provides protection for resources beyond the edge of the traditional network. The fastest growing need stems from edge computing for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as fitness bands, self-driving cars, and retail point-of-sale (POS) registers.

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VulnRecap 1/16/24 – Major Firewall Issues Persist

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The problem: Ivanti announced two vulnerabilities that affect Ivanti Connect Secure VPN and Ivanti Policy Secure products. The fix: Bitdefender offers a smart home scanner app to locate vulnerable IoT devices. Affected versions include: Junos OS versions earlier than 20.4R3-S9 Junos OS 21.2 Versions 9.x

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What is SASE? Secure Access Service Service Edge Explained

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The trends to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) devices, remote work , and cloud resources drastically increase the amount of communication outside of the traditional network that needs to be secured. This trend spreads out data center risk over the internet and increases the potential vectors for attack. What Is SASE?

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Cloudflare One SASE Review & Features 2023

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Founded in 2004, Cloudflare initially wanted to determine the source of email spam and became dedicated to building a better, more secure internet. There is also the option to add on features such as remote browser isolation, multi-mode CASB, cloud email security, dedicated egress IP addresses, and DLP. Who Is Cloudflare?

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