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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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Human firewalls: The first line of defense against cyber threats in 2025

CIO Business Intelligence

Now that all the industry thought leaders have weighed in and published their predictions for what the cybersecurity landscape will look like in 2025, it seems that theres a clear consensus emerging: Both attacks and defense of devices and networks will increasingly be AI-driven as time goes by. What is a human firewall?

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Enhancing Private 5G Security in industrial deployments

CIO Business Intelligence

According to research by Palo Alto, three-quarters of industrial organisations globally have detected malicious cyber activity in their OT environments. OT can be at the heart of critical infrastructure, meaning disruption could cause major problems and even endanger people. The threat is widespread.

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What is a firewall?

Network World

Network-based firewalls have become almost ubiquitous across US enterprises for their proven defense against an ever-increasing array of threats. A recent study by network testing firm NSS Labs found that up to 80% of US large businesses run a next-generation firewall. billion industry in 2015 and expected to reach $12.7

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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. The shift from on-premises work environments to more remote and digital setups has forced industries to rethink their security strategies.

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To secure industrial IoT, use segmentation instead of firewalls

Network World

This has been particularly true for the area of industrial IoT (IIoT). Connected industrial devices are nothing new, but most IT people aren’t familiar with them because they have been managed by operational technology (OT) teams.

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Cisco Recognized for 2021 Market Leadership Global Network Firewall Industry Excellence in Best Practices

Tech Republic Security

Network firewalls are a critical line of defense in securing enterprise networks and protecting their vital data. The post Cisco Recognized for 2021 Market Leadership Global Network Firewall Industry Excellence in Best Practices appeared first on TechRepublic. Since 1984, Cisco Systems (Cisco) has served as.

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