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Are Your Firewalls and VPNs the Weakest Link in Your Security Stack?

Network World

Zero Trust architecture was created to solve the limitations of legacy security architectures. It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. Access is authorized based on business policies informed by identity and context.

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Palo Alto Networks firewall bug being exploited by threat actors: Report

Network World

Admins with firewalls from Palo Alto Networks should make sure the devices are fully patched and the management interface blocked from open internet access after the discovery this week of a zero-day login authentication bypass in the PAN-OS operating system.

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Why firewalls and VPNs give you a false sense of security

CIO Business Intelligence

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats, traditional pillars like firewalls and VPNs are struggling to keep pace with the evolving challenges. Organizations are facing an upsurge in security breaches and vulnerabilities that surpass the capabilities of these longstanding security measures.

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Fortinet targets branch offices with upgraded firewalls

Network World

Fortinet has refreshed its branch office firewalls, adding power and features to its next-generation FortiGate G-series devices. FortiManager lets customers create and deploy security policies across multiple firewalls, simplifying administration in large, distributed enterprises, according to Fortinet.

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Spy vs spy: Security agencies help secure the network edge

Network World

The various agencies have each approached the challenge of securing the network edge from a different angle, releasing their reports on Tuesday. These guidance documents detail various considerations and strategies for a more secure and resilient network both before and after a compromise.

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SD-WAN to gain AI-driven deployment, management capabilities

Network World

For starters, generative AI capabilities will improve how enterprise IT teams deploy and manage their SD-WAN architecture. The technology lets organizations steer traffic across multiple WAN links, such as broadband, MPLS, or cellular WAN links, to provide secure, high-quality connectivity to campus, branch, and edge locations.

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NetBox Labs launches tools to combat network configuration drift

Network World

The tool employs an agent-based approach with a zero-trust architecture, making it particularly suitable for organizations with segmented networks and strict security requirements. Beevers noted that NetBoxDiscovery uses an agent-based architecture, which has advantages over discovery solutions that are monolithic.

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