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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall?

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A next generation firewall (NGFW) performs deep packet inspection to check the contents of the data flowing through the firewall. Unlike more basic firewalls that only check the header of data packets, NGFWs examine and evaluate the payload data within the packet. Who Needs a Next-Gen Firewall?

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What Is a Host-Based Firewall? Definition & When to Use

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A host-based firewall is installed directly on individual networked devices to filter network traffic on a single device by inspecting both incoming and outgoing data. Its goal is to establish a uniform security posture throughout the network and improve endpoint security by creating a protective barrier at the individual computer level.

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What Is Firewall-as-a-Service? FWaaS Ultimate Guide

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Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) offers firewall capabilities as a cloud-based service. Traditional firewalls protect the network perimeter, enforcing security standards by regulating incoming and outgoing traffic according to rules and traffic analysis.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – December 18, 2023 – JetBrains TeamCity Exploits Continue

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Before your IT and security teams log off for the holidays, make sure to check for any outstanding updates or patches. December 11, 2023 Sonar Finds Three Vulnerabilities in Open-Source Firewall pfSense Type of vulnerability: Cross-site scripting and command injection.

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Vulnerability Recap 4/15/24 – Palo Alto, Microsoft, Ivanti Exploits

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You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). In addition to securing internal assets, you also need to ensure SaaS data is protected. Check out our article on SaaS security checklist and learn how to create one.

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Barracuda SecureEdge SASE Review 2023

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The Barracuda SecureEdge SASE product builds off the well established Barracuda security products (firewalls, gateways, email security, and more) that already protect so many global companies. When compared against other SASE competitors, Barracuda SecureEdge can be considered one of the best options to protect remote users.

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Top Cybersecurity Companies for 2021

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As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Gartner gave it top place in unified threat management (UTM), and it was named a Leader in next-gen firewalls (NGFW). Learn more about Fortinet. Visit website.