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Best of 2024: If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs are the Front Door 

Security Boulevard

Firewalls and VPN appliances are critical gateways. The post Best of 2024: If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs are the Front Door appeared first on Security Boulevard. Like all on-prem systems, a vulnerability can lead to a compromise that is used to open the door for attackers.

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Do You Need EDR if You Already Have a Firewall?

Security Boulevard

Considering the effectiveness of an endpoint security solution when a firewall is already in place is a valid concern for any organization looking to run lean. However, they are as different as a guard fence and an internal alarm system, The post Do You Need EDR if You Already Have a Firewall?

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Great Firewall Ready to Unleash ‘Gigantic’ DDoS—so are Other Middleboxes

Security Boulevard

The post Great Firewall Ready to Unleash ‘Gigantic’ DDoS—so are Other Middleboxes appeared first on Security Boulevard. Researchers have disclosed a nasty new way for bad people to mess up the internet for the rest of us.

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Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall

Tech Republic Security

Critical steps for a successful cyber security awareness campaign. Staff working remotely are at greater risk of compromising organizational security. Home connections are less secure. Doubling down and ensuring 100% effectiveness of your human firewall has never been more important. Employees are distracted.

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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. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Overlapping rules may impair firewall efficiency or expose flaws that allow attackers to circumvent regulations.

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If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs are the Front Door 

Security Boulevard

Firewalls and VPN appliances are critical gateways. Like all on-prem systems, a vulnerability can lead to a compromise that is used to open the door for attackers. The post If You are Reachable, You Are Breachable, and Firewalls & VPNs are the Front Door appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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The Crucial Role of Firewall Rule Histories

Security Boulevard

One often overlooked aspect in the aftermath of a breach is the meticulous examination of firewall rule histories. The post The Crucial Role of Firewall Rule Histories appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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