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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

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Organizations may modify their security measures to their changing requirements without making major upfront expenses, whether it’s boosting bandwidth, adding encryption, or adopting extra security services. Email Address By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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What Is an Application Level Gateway? How ALGs Work

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An application gateway, also known as an application level gateway (ALG), functions as a critical firewall proxy for network security. Its filtering capability ensures that only certain network application data is transmitted, which has an impact on the security of protocols including FTP, Telnet, RTSP, and BitTorrent.

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How to Create & Implement a Cloud Security Policy

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Example: “Cloud security responsibilities are divided among IT workers, data owners, and security auditors. Each function is assigned specific data protection, access management, and policy compliance responsibilities. All personnel must follow their designated security duties and access guidelines.

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What Is a Secure Web Gateway? Features, Benefits & Challenges

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Secure web gateways (SWGs) are network security solutions that monitor and filter internet traffic to guard against threats and ensure policy compliance. They can be cloud-based or on-premises, preventing data loss while securing access to web-based apps and the internet.

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What Is Cloud Security Management? Types & Strategies

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Next, the IT team sets up access controls and data encryption methods, followed by network security configuration and cloud activities monitoring. Then, the IT team develops and applies incident response plans, while the manager maintains compliance. This intricacy might result in unwanted access and security breaches.