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A Practical History of the Firewall – Part 3: Performance Takes Center Stage

Firemon

As internet speeds increased and firewall adoption inside the enterprise increased, performance drove purchasing decisions. Enter Netscreen, the firewall appliance, and the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Netscreenintroduced the purpose-built firewall “appliance.” Cisco was selling the PIX in the 90s.

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Cyber Hygiene Essentials: What You Need to Know

Tenable

Fear not; the Tenable team has you covered. The term "vulnerability" isn't synonymous with "malware" or "virus”: It simply means any weakness within your network that can be exploited. Recognizing what these weaknesses are is the first step toward establishing cyber hygiene. Understanding your vulnerability risk.

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How to Choose an OT Cybersecurity Solution Vendor

Tenable

includes Nessus to allow deep inspection of the security posture of these devices and common operating systems when it is safe to do so. Network-based detection should include the following capabilities: Policies for “allow/disallow”, similar to a firewall. Tenable.ot Forward compatibility for the threats ahead.

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

Ivanti

AI generated polymorphic exploits can bypass leading security tools Patching failures and patching fatigue are stifling security teams Endpoint patching only works for known devices and apps How can organizations reduce their external attack surface? This left security teams with a blind spot to shadow IT.

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IT Risk Assessment: Is Your Plan Up to Scratch?

Kaseya

Globally, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing corporations, and discussions on how to prevent and defend against cyberthreats have been a focal point of MSPs and IT teams this year. Errors in backup systems may also lead to data loss. What is the purpose of an IT risk assessment?

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How Cloud Computing Can Help Businesses? A Comprehensive Guide

OTS Solutions

You can get any service from artificial intelligence to develop tools in the form of cloud computing services. Some of the services operating on the public cloud are also available on the cloud. Cloud service providers provide ways to secure your data and information by providing firewalls to detect any unusual activity by intruders.

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What Is Vulnerability Management? Definition, Process Steps, Benefits and More

Kaseya

These vulnerabilities can be found in hardware devices, endpoints, software and even company networks — basically all components of an IT infrastructure. Some of the common vulnerabilities are weak passwords, outdated software, unpatched systems and misconfigured networks. What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity?