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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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IaaS security refers to the procedures, technologies, and safeguards put in place by IaaS providers to protect their computer infrastructure. IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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An application gateway, also known as an application level gateway (ALG), functions as a critical firewall proxy for network security. Its filtering capability ensures that only certain network application data is transmitted, which has an impact on the security of protocols including FTP, Telnet, RTSP, and BitTorrent.

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Patch Management Policy: Steps, Benefits and a Free Template

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Bonus / Nice-to-Have Sections : These sections do not change the core elements of the patch management policy, but can make the policy more usable or comprehensive. Overview : sets expectations and goals for the policy. Top 5 Patch Management Policy Best Practices. How to deal with BYOD and personal equipment.

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What is Vulnerability Scanning & How Does It Work?

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Vulnerability scanning is the process of scanning IT networks and systems to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware and software. The edge, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and more have led to a much bigger attack surface and have required new vulnerability scanning approaches and tools.