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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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How to Perform a Cloud Security Assessment: Checklist & Guide

eSecurity Planet

Network defense mechanisms: Examine firewall setups and network segmentation to look for vulnerabilities. Proper segmentation and firewall configurations help to reduce unauthorized access and data breaches. Penetration testing : Involves simulating assaults to identify exploitable flaws.

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What Is Integrated Risk Management? Definition & Implementation

eSecurity Planet

These include new opportunities, clear priorities, and better security, performance, and resilience. Vulnerability scans , penetration tests , compliance audits, and network monitoring provide components of network security monitoring. This management phase builds off of status monitoring and event response.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

To reduce the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data, users should only be provided with the level of access required to perform their tasks within the program. Are there automated monthly reporting features that provide insight into security performance and compliance?

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