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What is a Managed Security Service Provider? MSSPs Explained

eSecurity Planet

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

eSecurity Planet

Customize logging and alert settings to meet your individual network needs and security priorities. Test & Audit Your Firewall Prior to deployment, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability scanning to find holes and improve defenses. Regular updates and thorough testing ensure a safe network environment.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

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Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

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Virtual private networks (VPNs): Secure remote user or branch office access to network resources through encrypted connections to firewalls or server applications. Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI): Replaces VPN or remote desktop access with virtual desktops in fully controlled environments with additional protections.