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Network Security Architecture: Best Practices & Tools

eSecurity Planet

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. This article explores network security architecture components, goals, best practices, frameworks, implementation, and benefits as well as where you can learn more about network security architecture.

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Introducing new cloud resources page for Cisco Secure Firewall

Cisco Security

To help our customers and partners, we have centralized all our cloud & automation resources for Secure Firewall into a single page: [link]. More than 70 scripts, videos, blogs and documentation are available. Our new page is organized by cloud provider and specific use case to easily deploy Secure Firewall.

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Sophos details five years of China-linked threat actors’ activity targeting network devices worldwide

Security Affairs

Sophos used custom implants to monitor China-linked thret actors targeting firewall zero-days in a years-long battle. Improved operational security, including disrupting firewall telemetry to hinder detection and minimize their digital footprint. ” concludes the report.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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Fortinet vs Palo Alto NGFWs 2025: Comparison Guide

eSecurity Planet

Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks are two of the best network security providers, offering excellent next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) with strong, independently verified security. Fortinet excels in usability and administration, while Palo Alto has an edge in advanced features and firewall capabilities. 5 Ease of us: 4.7/5

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What Is a DMZ Network? Definition, Architecture & Benefits

eSecurity Planet

The DMZ should be set up with at least one gateway device (typically a firewall ) that will filter external network packets through to the DMZ and monitor for unusual traffic or activity. In many cases, a dual firewall layout is implemented for a second round of network packet filtering before the LAN (see image below).

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What Is a Firewall Policy? Steps, Examples & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

A firewall policy is a set of rules and standards designed to control network traffic between an organization’s internal network and the internet. Featured Partners: Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW) Software Learn more Table of Contents Toggle Free Firewall Policy Template What Are the Components of Firewall Policies?

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