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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.

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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. The technology also facilitates network slicing, which allows organisations to create wireless virtual networks for specific applications or departments.

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Fortinet reinforces OT network security platform

Network World

Fortinet has bolstered its OT Security Platform to help customers more effectively protect industrial control systems and other operational technology networks from cyberattacks. The unique assets typically found in OT networks operate on unique protocols.

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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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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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Palo Alto expands secure private 5G network partnerships

Network World

Palo Alto Networks is looking to expand the role SASE plays in securing private 5G networks by collaborating with additional partners to offer end-to-end communications protection. To truly safeguard enterprise, government and industrial operations, organizations need a holistic 5G security package. security measures.

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