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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. Access is authorized based on business policies informed by identity and context.

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

CIO Business Intelligence

What is a human firewall? A human firewall is a collective effort of individuals within an organization that fights and wards off cybersecurity threats (such as phishing and ransomware), especially ones that use social engineering. It also boasts a massive advantage over hardware and software firewalls: common sense.

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Cato Networks unveils next-gen firewall

Network World

Cato Networks this week introduced its next-generation firewall as part of its secure access service edge (SASE) platform, saying the NGFW would mitigate security vulnerabilities left unpatched by manual efforts. The Cato LAN NGFW flips the script, delivering always up-to-date protection without the patching chaos of firewall appliances.

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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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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. What is a firewall? billion by 2020. billion by 2020.

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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. Once hailed as the foundation of security, firewalls and VPNs now find themselves outdated and inadequate.

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The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products

Network World

You need a firewall. Recognizing that you need a firewall is the first – and most obvious -- step. The next crucial step in the decision-making process is determining which firewall features and policies best-suit your company’s needs. Then you have to implement and test the firewall once it's installed.

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