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Palo Alto Networks: A Next Generation Firewall

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The Palo Alto Networks security platform natively brings together all key network security functions, including advanced threat protection, firewall, IDS/IPS and URL filtering. Because these functions are natively-built into the platform and share imp. To read more please log in.

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Cisco firewall upgrade boosts visibility into encrypted traffic

Network World

The software that runs Cisco’s new Firewall 4200 Series now includes the ability to see into encrypted traffic without decrypting it, which the vendor says will allow enterprise customers to better protect hybrid and multicloud applications. version of the Secure Firewall operating system.

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Cisco security warnings include firewall holes, Nexus software weaknesses

Network World

Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.

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Machine learning in Palo Alto firewalls adds new protection for IoT, containers

Network World

Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that integrates machine learning to help protect enterprise traffic to and from hybrid clouds , IoT devices and the growing numbers of remote workers.

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Fortinet unveils custom ASIC to boost firewall performance, efficiency

Network World

Fortinet is introducing a new ASIC that promises to meld the security and network functions of its core family of FortiGate firewalls more efficiently and powerfully. With FortiSP5, Fortinet's firewalls will be able to handle higher levels of traffic inspection to block threats and boost protection, according to the vendor.

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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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VMware firewall takes aim at defending apps in data center, cloud

Network World

VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds. To read this article in full, please click here

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