Enterprise Firewalls: The Security Tech That Keeps On Ticking
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Last month, Carlos Rivera and I published The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022, featuring our analysis of 10 firewall vendors.
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Forrester IT
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Last month, Carlos Rivera and I published The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022, featuring our analysis of 10 firewall vendors.
Network World
JUNE 29, 2023
The software that runs Cisco’s new Firewall 4200 Series now includes the ability to see into encrypted traffic without decrypting it, which the vendor says will allow enterprise customers to better protect hybrid and multicloud applications. version of the Secure Firewall operating system.
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Network World
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that includes some 50 new features aimed at helping enterprise organizations battle zero-day threats and advanced malware attacks. The new features are built into the latest version of Palo Alto's firewall operating system – PAN 11.0
Network World
AUGUST 3, 2023
Fortinet has added new features to its SD-WAN software and a next-generation firewall series that promise to help customers better monitor and protect distributed enterprise resources.
Network World
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Cisco has issued another batch of security warnings that include problems in its Firepower firewall (FXOS), Unified Computing System (UCS) software and Nexus switch operating system (NX-OS). Network pros react to new Cisco certification curriculum.
IT Toolbox
APRIL 15, 2024
State-sponsored hackers are exploiting a new zero-day flaw in Palo Alto Networks firewall software. Find out about the flaw, which impacts devices running PAN-OS, and the nature of the threat. The post Palo Alto Zero-Day Flaw Exploited Through Python Backdoor appeared first on Spiceworks.
IT Toolbox
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Increasingly used in large network setups, SD-WAN uses web-based tunnels, firewall software, and virtual technologies to connect remote endpoints. The post What Is SD-WAN (Software-Defined WAN)? Definition, Solutions, and Benefits appeared first on Spiceworks.
Network World
JUNE 17, 2020
Palo Alto Networks has released next-generation firewall (NGFW) software that integrates machine learning to help protect enterprise traffic to and from hybrid clouds , IoT devices and the growing numbers of remote workers.
Network World
DECEMBER 6, 2021
Cisco Systems has been hit with an unusual double-whammy of issues, one of them in software and one in hardware. First, the more serious issue, a firewall flaw. The problem is in the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls. To read this article in full, please click here
Tech Republic
AUGUST 5, 2022
Windows 10 Firewall is a robust security system that's easy to set up and configure. The post How to turn on the Windows 10 Firewall and configure its settings appeared first on TechRepublic. Here's how to use it to block network access and create exceptions for apps, servers and ports.
Network World
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Network-based firewalls have become almost ubiquitous across US enterprises for their proven defense against an ever-increasing array of threats. A recent study by network testing firm NSS Labs found that up to 80% of US large businesses run a next-generation firewall. What is a firewall? billion by 2020. billion by 2020.
Network World
MARCH 8, 2019
VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds. To read this article in full, please click here
Network World
MARCH 6, 2019
Cisco has bundled 25 security advisories that describe 26 vulnerabilities in Cisco NX-OS switch and Firepower FXOS firewall software. While the 26 alerts describe vulnerabilities that have a Security Impact Rating of “High,” most –23 – affect Cisco NX-OS software, and the remaining three involve both software packages.
Network World
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Palo Alto Networks has bolstered its security software to better protect enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications. Managed through a single console, Prisma includes firewall as a service, Zero Trust network access and a secure web gateway. which includes the ability to code security directly into SaaS applications.
CTOvision
OCTOBER 15, 2015
Register >> Network firewalls have long been established as the ubiquitous first line of defense for every organization’s network security strategy. Sprawling deployments of firewalls and other security devices that increase complexity, cost and risk. Why Running Multiple WordPress Firewalls is a Bad Idea (wpwhitesecurity.com).
Network World
MAY 5, 2022
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Cisco's Enterprise NFV Infrastructure Software (NFVIS). NFVIS is Linux-based infrastructure software designed to help enterprises and service providers to deploy virtualized network functions, such as a virtual router, firewall and WAN acceleration, Cisco stated.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Cisco has patched three critical security holes in its IOS XE software that's used across a variety of its core routers and switches. The three critical warnings are part of a big release of 32 security alerts , many of which are IOS XE-related, including firewall, SD-WAN and wireless access vulnerabilities.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
Doubling down and ensuring 100% effectiveness of your human firewall has never been more important. The post Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall appeared first on TechRepublic. Cyber criminals have an easier entry into the company network.
Association of Information Technology Professional
MARCH 31, 2023
They need skilled IT pros to complement the security offered by firewalls and software. Over the past six years, the internet has gotten more dangerous, and organizations can no longer rely on traditional security tools to protect their networks.
The Accidental Successful CIO
AUGUST 25, 2021
Well, that’s all about change and it’s going to change because mall CIOs are starting to deploy facial recognition software to keep track of you and me. What Facial Recognition Software Can Do. So what could mall CIOs do with facial recognition software if they really wanted to?
Gizmodo
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Recent updates from government authorities claim the facility did not have some basic network protections—including a firewall. The water plant in Oldsmar, Fla. targeted by a hacker in a horrifying cyberattack last week is said to have exhibited very weak IT security practices. Read more.
Forrester IT
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The remaining outliers of demand are large, highly customized implementations which preserve legacy on premise software, or organizations that wish to maintain the technology inside their firewall. As of 2018, the market for contact center technology has fully shifted to cloud.
Network World
MAY 5, 2017
A few years ago, next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) came out of nowhere to become a network security staple. NGFWs followed in the footsteps of earlier firewalls—physical appliances installed inline to protect private networks from the public Internet. Software is eating the world. Cryptzone, Google BeyondTrust, Vidder, etc.)
Network World
APRIL 24, 2023
Cisco is taking its first major step into Extended Detection and Response (XDR) with a SaaS-delivered integrated system of endpoint, network, firewall, email and identity software aimed at protecting enterprise resources. To read this article in full, please click here
CTOvision
MAY 16, 2017
Solarflare, a global leader in networking solutions for modern data centers, is releasing an Open Compute Platform (OCP) software-defined, networking interface card, offering the industry’s most scalable, lowest latency networking solution to meet the dynamic needs of the enterprise environment. Marty Meehan.
Network World
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Palo Alto Networks has bolstered its cloud security software with features that help customers quickly spot suspicious behaviors and trace security issues to their source to better protect enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. To read this article in full, please click here
Network World
JULY 7, 2016
Firewall devices are only as good as the hundreds, or even thousands, rules that govern them. Misconfigurations, unused rules and conflicting rules can cause firewalls to fail in their crucial missions. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here (Insider Story)
Network World
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Looking to significantly reinforce its security software portfolio, Cisco has struck a $28 billion cash deal to acquire enterprise and cloud protection company Splunk. Founded in 2003, Splunk’s software platform is known for its wide-reaching ability to search, monitor and analyze data from a variety of systems.
Forrester IT
JANUARY 31, 2020
Veteran firewall vendor Check Point Software Technologies (hereafter Check Point or CP) held the US edition of its 2020 CPX 360 conference this week in New Orleans. The event gave industry analysts a chance to see what Check Point has been up to.
CTOvision
MAY 9, 2017
Solarflare, a global leader in networking solutions for modern data centers, is releasing an Open Compute Platform (OCP) software-defined, networking interface card, offering the industry’s most scalable, lowest latency networking solution to meet the dynamic needs of the enterprise environment. Hardware Based Security (ServerLock).
Dataconomy
AUGUST 1, 2023
A plan will help you figure out exactly the type of software you need and the benefits it will deliver to your customers, employees, and, ultimately, your business’s bottom line. Assuring cybersecurity A key element of any digital transformation strategy must include the deployment of cybersecurity software. Is it scaleable?
Network World
AUGUST 29, 2023
The vendor added the new features to its FortiSASE offering, which includes SD-WAN, secure web gateway, firewall as a service, cloud access security broker, and zero trust network access (ZTNA) , all running on top of its FortiOS operating system.
Network World
APRIL 25, 2016
While always an integral part of a company’s security procedures, firewalls are becoming even more important as more companies move to the cloud and software defined networks. A firewall is a network security system that controls and monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic, based on preset security parameters.
Network World
OCTOBER 18, 2023
BackBox this week announced its Network Vulnerability Manager (NVM), a software add-on to its existing Network Automation Platform, that will enable network managers to automate operating system upgrades, network configuration updates, and various remediations across firewalls and other network and security devices.
Data Center Knowledge
MAY 14, 2015
The company’s orchestration software is designed to function as the centralized management layer for all OpenStack-related networking decisions, including managing routing, load balancing, firewall and more Read More.
Network World
MAY 18, 2022
The concept is relatively simple: Instead of building a layered perimeter defense of firewalls , IDS/IPSes and anti-virus software, Zero Trust assumes that every user or device is untrusted until it becomes sufficiently verified. To read this article in full, please click here
Network World
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Vendors have been doing backflips trying to cobble together complete SASE offerings, which would include at a minimum software-defined WAN (SD-WAN), secure Web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS) and zero trust network access (ZTNA). To read this article in full, please click here
Network World
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Cisco has warned of a high priority security hole in its IOS software that could have let attackers snatch memory contents from a variety of products that could lead to the disclosure of confidential information. More on Network World: Cisco buys into containers with Container X acquisition +.
Network World
JULY 25, 2023
Its aim is to deliver open and collaborative techniques to help improve the security of network hardware and software across the industry. The Network Resilience Coalition includes AT&T, Broadcom, BT Group, Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Intel, Juniper Networks, Lumen Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, Verizon and VMware.
Network World
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Arista has expanded its security software to let customers control authorized network access and communication between groups from the data center to the cloud. Additionally, the company’s MSS Host focuses on data-center security policies. See how AI can boost data-center availability and efficiency.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Economical and flexible Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking.
Network World
APRIL 4, 2022
Fortinet has made available a new release of its core FortiOS software that includes features the vendor says will help enterprises more tightly meld security and networking controls. FortiOS 7.2, FortiOS is the vendor’s operating system for the FortiGate family of hardware and virtual components.
Network World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking. Plus, they are combined with security functionality, starting with a basic firewall and possibly including antivirus, antispam and Web filtering.
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