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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. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations. Choose a centralized platform that is interoperable with several firewall suppliers.

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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

eSecurity Planet

Strengthen Perimeter Defenses Firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS): Firewalls are the first line of defense, blocking unauthorized access to the network, while IDS helps monitor network traffic for suspicious activity. Here are key strategies to prevent cyberattacks like the American Water cyber breach.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability Management Product Guides 8 Best Vulnerability Scanner Tools Top 10 Open Source Vulnerability Assessment Tools 12 Top Vulnerability Management Tools Threat Intelligence and Detection At the most basic level, threat detection strategies and tools monitor networks for suspicious and anomalous activity.

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GUEST ESSAY: The case for engaging in ‘threat hunting’ — and how to do it effectively

The Last Watchdog

Threat hunting is the practice of actively seeking out dangers to cyber security by detecting and eliminating new and emerging threats that are able to evade preventative controls such as firewalls and antivirus software. Patience, persistence required. Hunting capabilities need to be developed over time however.

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How To Set Up a Firewall in 8 Easy Steps + Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

Setting up a firewall is the first step in securing your network. A successful firewall setup and deployment requires careful design, implementation, and maintenance to effectively improve your network integrity and data security. Verify that the chosen firewall can meet your security standards and functions.

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Best Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

eSecurity Planet

There are a number of cybersecurity services to choose from, ranging from managed SIEM to managed detection and response (MDR) , managed firewalls, incident response , and more. Read more: Choosing a Managed Security Service: MDR, Firewalls & SIEM. 11 Leading MSSPs. Delivery: On-premises and cloud.

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Threat Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK

IT Security Guru

Automated threat hunting has become a solution that can advance the capabilities of any security team. These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software, and endpoint protection. Security analysts can swiftly identify suspicious activities and patterns, resulting in quicker threat detection.