Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 2, 2025

As more countries, companies and consumers adopt 5G, weve seen more news reports of nation-state threat actor groups exploiting 5G and causing havoc. They sought to dig in and lay low while conducting surveillance and espionage. This isnt an isolated incident.

Business Transformation 102

Business Transformation Telecommunications WAN Chemicals 102

Firemon

MARCH 14, 2025

If your organization relied on Skybox for firewall policy management, security posture assessment, or compliance tracking, you now face a critical decision: What comes next? Rushing into a decision could lead to inefficiencies, compliance risks, and unnecessary costs.

Firewall 52

Firewall Compliance Policies Analysis 52

Tenable

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Harden configurations : Follow best practices for the deployment environment, such as using hardened containers for running ML models; applying allowlists on firewalls; encrypting sensitive AI data; and employing strong authentication. So how do you identify, manage and prevent shadow AI? Source: “Oh, Behave!

Artificial Inteligence 75

Artificial Inteligence Research Generative AI Technical Review 75

CIO

AUGUST 21, 2024

They know how damaging a cybersecurity incident can be – the annual IBM/Ponemon Institute Cost of a Data Breach report puts it at $4.88 In practice, that could mean firewalls protecting the cloud perimeter, then identity management tools (authentication, authorization, accounting, or AAA) to ensure only authorized users are allowed in.

Systems Review 187

Systems Review Strategy Cloud Authentication 187

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

JANUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to our annual report on the usage of the OReilly learning platform. This report is based on the use of OReillys online learning platform from January 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. And all percentages are reported with two significant digits. Generative AI gets better and betterbut that trend may be at an end.

Trends 132

Trends Technology Security Artificial Inteligence 132

Firemon

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

This is part 2 of a 4-part series addressing compliance myths and what you need to know about uniting compliance and security in a hybrid environment. Many organizations have adopted a passive compliance playbook. Regulations continued to change, but firewall policies may or may not have been updated. Read part #1 here.

Compliance 81

Compliance Firewall Policies Network 81

CTOvision

MARCH 12, 2015

The more fact-based reports based on forensics are much more important (this brings to mind what John Oliver said about opinions vs facts ). Half of those surveyed rely on continuous monitoring technologies for discovering network assets, achieving policy compliance, and mitigating vulnerabilities and security misconfigurations.

Report 117

Report Malware Survey Mobile 117

Firemon

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to Gartner, 99% of firewall and cloud security failures can be attributed to errors in configuration. According to Gartner, 99% of firewall and cloud security failures can be attributed to errors in configuration. Policy Analyzer is a solution that delivers immediate value to firewall and security administrators.

Firewall 75

Firewall Policies Network Analysis 75

Firemon

MARCH 12, 2025

FireMon Insights leverages AI-powered intelligence to streamline security policy management and compliance. Strengthened Compliance Management Keeping up with changing regulations can be a challenge for enterprises. AI simplifies compliance by automating security controls, identifying risks, and generating real-time reports.

Network 52

Network Enterprise Artificial Inteligence Weak Development Team 52

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2022

million in 2021, IBM recently reported , increasing by 10% from 2019 as more people transitioned to remote work. Access can be audited in real time, ostensibly making it easier for managers to produce compliance reports and analyze historical authorizations.

Enterprise 199

Enterprise Weak Development Team Technical Review Software Review 199

Firemon

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Through its new partnership with Zscaler , FireMon has responded to this need by enabling our customers to visualize and manage Zscaler Advanced Cloud Firewall policies alongside those in traditional network security enforcement points like firewalls, routers, and cloud security groups. FireMon and Zscaler: Integration in Action.

Compliance 75

Compliance Network Firewall Policies 75

CTOvision

JUNE 30, 2015

Knowing the interaction of firewall rules, and uncovering vulnerabilities introduced by misconfiguration, is vital. Uncovering unused, hidden, and redundant rules, which can have unforeseen impact on overall security, would help to simplify the overall firewall environment.

Firewall 114

Firewall Data Compliance Network 114

CIO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Among the responses (edited slightly for clarity; this was Twitter, after all): – Lack of visibility/control over [network] activity – Complex compliance requirements compounded by lack of internal compliance expertise – Insider threats and malicious activity – and the list goes on and on @willkelly Easy to come up w/50 #cloud #infosec challenges.

Cloud 179

Cloud How To Compliance Survey 179

Firemon

OCTOBER 26, 2021

With Halloween around the corner, here’s a real-world firewall policy horror story. ( As a Sales Engineer, I spend a lot of days doing demos of our products, talking to Security Engineers, Compliance Folks, DevOps Managers, and CISOs about firewall and network security. So it couldn’t be “snuck in”.

Network 98

Network Firewall Policies Compliance 98

Firemon

MAY 30, 2020

According to Gartner, between now and 2023, 99% of firewall breaches will be caused by misconfigurations rather than firewall flaws. Firewalls are hard to manage because networks are complicated and getting more complicated by the month. Many organizations focus their firewall management activities on permitting access.

Network 105

Network Firewall Systems Review Software Review 105

Firemon

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As cyber threats grow in scale and sophistication, the role of firewall security policies has never been more critical. This is where a robust firewall policy management platform like FireMon can make a significant difference. With such a vast hybrid network, managing firewall security policies becomes a daunting task.

Telecommunications 52

Telecommunications Firewall Policies Compliance 52

Firemon

OCTOBER 8, 2024

How to Set up Firewall Rules What Are Firewall Rules? In this guide, we’ll walk through how to create firewall rules, covering everything from different types of rules to the best practices for managing them. What Are Firewall Rules? Allows specific services , like SSH or FTP, while blocking unwanted protocols.

Firewall 52

Firewall How To Policies Compliance 52

Firemon

OCTOBER 8, 2024

How to Set up Firewall Rules What Are Firewall Rules? In this guide, we’ll walk through how to create firewall rules, covering everything from different types of rules to the best practices for managing them. What Are Firewall Rules? Allows specific services , like SSH or FTP, while blocking unwanted protocols.

Firewall 52

Firewall How To Policies Compliance 52

Firemon

OCTOBER 8, 2024

How to Set up Firewall Rules What Are Firewall Rules? In this guide, we’ll walk through how to create firewall rules, covering everything from different types of rules to the best practices for managing them. What Are Firewall Rules? Allows specific services , like SSH or FTP, while blocking unwanted protocols.

Firewall 52

Firewall How To Policies Compliance 52

Firemon

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Firewall misconfigurations , policy conflicts, new intrusions, or other changes are always emerging – and often going unnoticed. Maintaining continuous compliance with industry standards. Generating detailed reports for all periodic assessments. Capturing valuable policy documentation to meet compliance assessment requirements.

Firewall 98

Firewall Compliance Policies Network 98

Firemon

APRIL 11, 2023

These may involve: Achieving continuous compliance Risk reduction strategies Improving operational efficiencies and reducing costs Step 2: Develop Success Criteria Work with your FireMon Sales Engineer (SE) to create a list of success criteria that will help you assess FireMon’s technical capabilities.

Load Balancer 98

Load Balancer Firewall Compliance Policies 98

Firemon

MAY 26, 2020

In the age of clouds and hybrid clouds and multi clouds, effectively managing network and firewall policy and compliance isn’t a simple matter for any organization. Security must be agile to protect the global network and to ensure compliance. Moving fast to meet business needs and respond to changes is non-negotiable.

Network 96

Network Firewall Compliance Policies 96

Firemon

DECEMBER 5, 2024

However, these innovations also bring a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing firewall security policies. A Network Security Policy Management (NSPM) platform like FireMon offers a tailored solution, enabling technology organizations to streamline operations, ensure compliance, and reduce risk.

Firewall 52

Firewall Policies Technical Review Organization 52

Firemon

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As a reminder for those who aren’t familiar with Policy Analyzer, it’s a complimentary firewall security policy assessment solution that tests your firewall configuration and rulebase against FireMon’s best practices to reduce policy-related risk. So now you’ve run your first report but are curious where to begin.

Policies 97

Policies Firewall Report Testing 97

CIO

JULY 8, 2024

According to its spring 2024 AI Adoption and Risk Report , 74% of ChatGPT usage at work is through noncorporate accounts, 94% of Google Gemini usage is through noncorporate accounts, and 96% for Bard. Have a firewall rule to prevent those tools from being accessed by company systems.

Technical Review 204

Technical Review Software Review Systems Review Policies 204

CIO

APRIL 27, 2023

The past year was rough for the tech industry, with several companies reporting layoffs and the looming threat of a recession. There’s an ever-growing need for technical pros who can handle the rapid pace of technology, ensuring businesses keep up with industry standards, compliance regulations, and emerging or disruptive technologies.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Software Review Systems Review Software Engineering 174

TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

Back in 2015, researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek remotely hacked into a Jeep Cherokee driven by a Wired reporter , Andy Greenberg, in an attempt to warn the auto industry of potential pitfalls in their software and inspire legislation around automotive cybersecurity. It did that and more. Although the U.S.

Automotive 195

Automotive Cloud Insurance Analytics 195

CIO

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Jyothirlatha B, CTO, Godrej Capital, says, “Governments may need to establish regulatory bodies to oversee the ethical use of AI and enforce compliance, while public awareness campaigns will educate individuals about the risks of deepfakes.” CIOs however, are very cognizant of the ethical conundrums posed by deepfakes.

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Artificial Intelligence Government 183

CIO

JANUARY 20, 2023

In fact, according to a report in HIPAA Journal, there has been a 60% increase in cyberattacks of all varieties in healthcare in 2022, 1 making it an unfortunately routine aspect of delivering care that the industry must be prepared to address. But ransomware isn’t the only risk. Medical facilities rely on their technology to do the same.

IoT 151

IoT Healthcare Compliance Journal 151

Firemon

DECEMBER 17, 2019

The firewall is dead. Long live the firewall! Research firms and tech pundits have p redicted the demise of the firewall for years now, chiefly because it doesn’t protect against modern day threats and is often so mismanaged it causes more problems than it solves. The Value of the Firewall has Changed.

Firewall 10

Firewall Compliance Malware Data Center 10

CIO

MAY 27, 2024

A study by Verizon in their 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report found that 68% of breaches involved a human element, such as social engineering, misuse of privileges, or simple mistakes. The breach was caused by a misconfigured web application firewall, which allowed an attacker to access sensitive data stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Security 174

Security Training Case Study Study 174

Firemon

JUNE 26, 2020

FireMon’s 2020 State of Hybrid Cloud Security Report found respondents aren’t making much headway against the rapid rise of public cloud adoption. Misconfigurations, in turn, raise the likelihood of compliance failures. Yet, just like firewalls, public cloud instances accumulate unused and redundant rules.

Cloud 111

Cloud Firewall Policies Compliance 111

Linux Academy

JUNE 26, 2019

Failure to meet regulatory compliance spells serious trouble for your business. Compliance scanning. Here are a few steps you can take to meet regulatory compliance in your organization: System Auditing. To meet regulatory compliance, your organization needs an auditing process. Compliance Scanning. Access control.

Compliance 60

Compliance Systems Review Linux Technical Review 60

Firemon

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To address this, firewall monitoring plays a vital role in safeguarding network infrastructure. By tracking and analyzing firewall traffic, it helps organizations maintain optimal performance and adhere to industry regulations, making it an essential component of effective network management in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.

Firewall 40

Firewall Compliance Systems Review Software Review 40

CIO

JANUARY 6, 2023

For some that means getting a head start in filling this year’s most in-demand roles, which range from data-focused to security-related positions, according to Robert Half Technology’s 2023 IT salary report. Recruiting in the tech industry remains strong, according to the report. Careers, IT Jobs, IT Leadership, Staff Management.

LAN 215

LAN Systems Administration How To Software Engineering 215

Firemon

DECEMBER 9, 2019

FireMon’s 2019 State of the Firewall report uncovered a great deal of complexity related to firewall deployments at organizations of various sizes. Almost 33 percent of survey respondents reported they have between 10 and 99 firewalls, while 30.4 Nearly 60 percent have firewalls deployed in the cloud.

Compliance 10

Compliance Development Team Review Firewall Technical Review 10

Tenable

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This blog unpacks important points and explains how Tenable products can help with compliance scans. Another component of segmentation is initializing a default-deny access-control list (ACL), which can be done at the firewall level. According to U.S. Customers should make sure that products they plan to buy adhere to this principle.

Network 122

Network Engineering Firewall Authentication 122