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

Network World

It’s the opposite of a firewall and VPN architecture, where once on the corporate network everyone and everything is trusted. Recent critical vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls have exposed the risks associated with perimeter-based security measures. In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is no longer an option but a necessity.

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How to shop for enterprise firewalls

Network World

Firewalls have been around for years, but the technology keeps evolving as the threat landscape changes. Here are some tips about what to look for in a next-generation firewall ( NGFW ) that will satisfy business needs today and into the future. Don't trust firewall performance stats.

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Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall

Tech Republic Security

Doubling down and ensuring 100% effectiveness of your human firewall has never been more important. The post Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall appeared first on TechRepublic. Cyber criminals have an easier entry into the company network.

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How to install Config Server Firewall on CentOS 7

Tech Republic Security

Although the default firewall in CentOS is powerful, there's a more flexible option available. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for installing Config Server Firewall.

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How to buy SASE

Network World

Vendors have been doing backflips trying to cobble together complete SASE offerings, which would include at a minimum software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), secure Web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) and zero trust network access (ZTNA). To read this article in full, please click here

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How to choose a flexible unified SASE solution

Network World

How to assess the flexibility of a SASE solution Here are some key areas to understand and consider when assessing the flexibility of a SASE solution: SD-WAN : This one goes without saying, since SD-WAN is a key component of SASE. This will ensure you don’t run into any expensive or complicated snags down the road.

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How to maximize hard-dollar ROI on security technology investments

CIO Business Intelligence

These savings were found through decommissioning legacy data centers, physical equipment, and hardware, including sunsetting legacy DLP tools, SWG technology, firewalls, and related hardware and circuitry. Customers also saved on internal and external labor, equipment management, support, and maintenance.

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