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Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion

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“Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability,” Robbins said in a statement. “From threat detection and response to threat prediction and prevention, we will help make organizations of all sizes more secure and resilient.”

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

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The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Preview the results before making modifications to the firewall rules.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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Menlo Security Finds Cloud Migration and Remote Work Gives Rise to New Era of Malware, Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT)

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.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Menlo Security , a leader in cloud security, today announced it has identified a surge in cyberthreats, termed Highly Evasive Adaptive Threats (HEAT), that bypass traditional security defenses. The top three brands impersonated in phishing attacks are Microsoft, PayPal, and Amazon.

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

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Take note of your security requirements, physical environment, and component interoperability. While focusing on inbound threats, failing to monitor outgoing traffic allows malware or attackers to exfiltrate data, potentially leading to costly breaches. Employ penetration and vulnerability testing to assess network security.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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Organizations may modify their security measures to their changing requirements without making major upfront expenses, whether it’s boosting bandwidth, adding encryption, or adopting extra security services. These controls aid in the protection of data in transit and the prevention of illegal access to resources.