The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This has resulted in astounding innovations in cloud services, mobile computing, IoT systems and agile software development. Whether it’s IoT (Internet of Things) devices, desktop applications, web applications native to the web browsers, or mobile applications – all these types of software rely on APIs in one way or another.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Strengthen IT Infrastructure Evaluate your existing security architecture to ensure it can withstand modern cyberthreats. Installing up-to-date firewalls , secure access controls, and intrusion detection systems is a must. Here are some essential steps every business can consider to safeguard against cyberthreats: 1.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Zero trust networking architecture (ZTNA) is a way of solving security challenges in a cloud-first world. It’s not enough to know, for instance, that a user’s mobile phone banking app is calling their bank’s server. We must also authorize that the action the mobile app is doing is allowed on the server.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 11, 2022

Next-generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks with AT&T Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) solutions are designed to help protect enterprises while optimizing security performance for these new use cases. In addition to these privacy measures, security teams must also consider mobile devices that could inadvertently introduce threats.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 19, 2022

Security is also necessary if your retrieval system (such as a website or mobile app) has a paywall or is restricted to only a subset of people, such as customers or resellers. Design your architecture in a way where the CMS back end (the behind-the-scenes content repository) is not directly coupled to the front end (the presentation system).

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McAfee

AUGUST 23, 2020

“Features are a nice to have, but at the end of the day, all we care about when it comes to our web and cloud security is architecture.” – said no customer ever. As a result, organizations are coming around to the realization that digital transformation demands a corresponding network and security architectural transformation.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 12, 2021

This requires a robust connection to the Internet (Lumen and Gigamon), firewall protection (Palo Alto Networks), segmented wireless network (Commscope Ruckus) and network full packet capture & forensics and SIEM (RSA NetWitness); with Cisco providing cloud-based security and intelligence support. Recorded Future. urlscan.io.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2022

However, VPN pipes have become less efficient with the rising use of personally-owed mobile devices increasing reliance on cloud-centric IT resources. In each case, these are usually multifunction devices that function as firewalls, IPS, gateway anti-malware, or content filtering. For SMB you see more SonicWall and Fortinet.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 25, 2022

In addition to standard firewalls , features in UTMs often include intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) , secure web gateways , secure email gateways , remote access , routing and WAN connectivity. Some vendors have ditched the UTM label and prefer to call their tools next-generation firewalls (NGFW). URL filtering.

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McAfee

JULY 29, 2021

Architected for the cloud-first and remote-first deployments, MVISION Cloud Firewall secures access to applications and resources on the internet, accessed from every remote site and location, through a cloud-native service model. Wherever networks went, firewalls followed.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

Research network security mechanisms, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and virtual private networks (VPNs). Learn about secure coding practices, web application firewalls (WAFs), and vulnerability scanning tools. Explore IoT security architectures, protocols, and solutions for securing interconnected devices.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

China-linked cyberespionage group LightBasin hacked mobile telephone networks around the world and used specialized tools to access calling records. ” reads the report published by Crowdstrike. The /bin/bash process spawned by PingPong masquerades under the process name httpd.”

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

It authenticates connections that take place between a smartphone and a mobile app, for instance, as well as between an IoT device and a control server, and even between a microservice and a software container. Sophos’ new XG Firewall is a good start to the improved technologies that are needed.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Locking down web gateways and erecting a robust firewall were considered the be-all and end-all. Incapsula was acquired by web application firewall vendor Imperva. Empowering users to leverage the latest, niftiest mobile apps – securely and privately from anywhere – in more mission-critical than ever in the post Covid-19 era.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2022

FortiGate Network Firewall. Fortinet delivers FortiGate Network Firewalls that are right sized for small businesses to deliver easy-to-use enterprise-level security, good price-to-performance, and offer centralized cloud management that integrates into the larger Fortinet Security Fabric as the business grows. Key Differentiators.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The proliferation of cloud computing, mobile device use, and the Internet of Things has dissolved traditional network boundaries. Today, the network perimeter has evolved as workloads have moved to the cloud while non-managed, mobile devices have become the norm rather than the exception. The Zero Trust journey. The answer is simple.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 14, 2021

The firewall emerged as the cornerstone around which companies were encouraged to pursue a so-called defense-in-depth strategy. Intrusion detection, intrusion prevention and sandboxing technologies got bolted onto the firewall. A paradigm shift in fundamental network architecture is sorely needed. SASE fundamentals.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumers and organizations are enthused about the operational benefits of more robust mobile connectivity, but the shift to 5G networks doesn’t come without risks. To be successful, an attacker must gain access to the 5G Service Based Architecture. Also read: Mobile Malware: Threats and Solutions. Policy and Standards.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2022

FAMOC manage from Techstep, a Gartner-recognized MMS provider, is an MDM designed to give IT a complete view and absolute control over mobile devices used by the workforce, so that people can work more effectively and securely. This new integration supports Umbrella proxy, cloud firewall, IP, and DNS logs. Read more here.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 1, 2021

A Secure Network Analytics deployment enabled with both the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and the Data Store. Security Analytics and Logging (SAL) is now supported as an on-premises, enterprise-class storage solution for large-scale firewall deployments. SAL provides central log management to streamline IT operations.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 4, 2024

Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously undetected Linux backdoor dubbed GTPDOOR, which is specifically crafted to carry out stealth cyber operations within mobile carrier networks. The cybersecurity firm added that the threat actors show an in-depth knowledge of telecommunication network architectures.

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. HashiCorp (Terraform) provides infrastructure automation and now supports Secure Firewall ASA.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

When the internet arrived, the network added a firewall to protect networks and users as they connected to the world wide web. Devices now consist of both corporate devices and uncontrolled BYOD devices consisting of computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. on mobile devices, home and international offices, and much more.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Web application firewalls (WAFs) are a critical component for robust application security. At the same time, WAF technology is increasingly a part of more comprehensive security solutions like next-generation firewalls (NGFW), unified threat management (UTM), and more. Best Web Application Firewalls (WAFs). Amazon Web Services.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 8, 2021

Reed of NowSecure, offers some insights on how continuous mobile app security can protect companies from similar vulnerabilities. Spurred on by a pandemic that forced workers home, we have grown increasingly reliant on a cadre of mobile applications proliferating at a head-spinning rate. microsiervos CreativeCommons Credit: CC BY 2.0.

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Cisco Security

JUNE 1, 2021

A Secure Network Analytics deployment enabled with both the AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client and the Data Store. Security Analytics and Logging (SAL) is now supported as an on-premises, enterprise-class storage solution for large-scale firewall deployments. SAL provides central log management to streamline IT operations.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction Today you look at the Global/Multi-site Enterprise Security Architecture of an organization and see a myriad of concerns. Global/Multi-Site Enterprise Architecture Many organizations are using Global/Multi-site with dated technology spread throughout data centers and networks mixed in with some newer technologies.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

The tools also depend upon physical controls that should also be implemented against malicious physical access to destroy or compromise networking equipment such as routers, cables, switches, firewalls, and other networking appliances. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.) Unauthorized devices may be blocked or quarantined.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 6, 2022

At its broadest level, it aims to secure everything outside enterprise firewalls , a concept known as the ever-expanding network edge. Specific technologies found in SASE offerings often include SD-WAN and Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) , secure web gateways , ZTNA, firewalls as a service (FWaaS) , VPNs and microsegmentation.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Several factors contribute to API sprawl including: Adoption of cloud-native design patterns and microservices architectures. Support for increasingly mobile consumer and employee user populations as well as machine identities. Consumption of SaaS-delivered services and mobile applications. How did we get here?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Firewalls and web application firewalls ( WAFs ) filter network traffic. Firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAF): Firewalls regulate network traffic and defend against external threats, whereas WAFs protect web applications by monitoring and filtering HTTP/HTTPS requests from potential threats.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Endpoint technologies are the latest to join the unification craze, as endpoint security and mobile device management are getting folded into unified endpoint management (UEM) solutions. As such, it encompasses areas such as antivirus , anti-spam, malware protection , ransomware protection , and mobile device protection. UEM Benefits.

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Appknox

AUGUST 3, 2022

API (Application Programming Interface) is one of the most critical links that connect mobile applications with other key microservices. Almost all mobile applications rely on APIs to connect with services and transfer data efficiently. Why Is It Critical To Test API in Mobile Applications? What is API Security Testing?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The phishing strategy is another reason for adopting a zero-trust architecture , which means assuming that an email from outside the organization is malicious until proven otherwise, according to Stefano De Blasi, cyber threat intelligence analyst with digital risk protection company Digital Shadows.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Although best known for their industry-leading firewall technology, Fortinet harnesses their knowledge of network protection to create a powerful network access control (NAC) solution. Founded in 2000 , Sunnyvale, California headquartered Fortinet’s flagship FortiGate provides enterprise-grade firewall solutions. Who is Fortinet?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Indeed, APIs have opened new horizons of cloud services, mobile computing and IoT infrastructure, with much more to come. This summer Gartner designated API security as a stand-alone pillar in its security reference architecture, not just an add-on component to other systems. Indeed, API security has become a red-hot topic.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 11, 2023

Traditional networking either causes operations bottlenecks by forcing all traffic to route through centralized firewalls or exposes remote assets and cloud resources to attack. Implementing SASE Bottom Line: Implement SASE to Improve Security and Operations What Problem Does SASE Solve?

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