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.
Enterprise Security Gets Personal: Enter the Human Firewall
Information Week
MARCH 7, 2024
Rather than focusing on technology, threats, or the security of a site, a human firewall approach seeks to make the end user a full participant in ensuring enterprise security.
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FW4: The Fourth Generation Of Firewalls
Forrester IT
APRIL 23, 2020
Not to be morbid, but the COVID-19 pandemic has come at a perilous time for the enterprise firewall vendors that rely heavily on selling big iron (and that’s most of them). The user exodus, coupled with the fact that most enterprise applications graduated to the cloud years ago, has […].
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Cisco firewall upgrade boosts visibility into encrypted traffic
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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Hybrid mesh firewall platforms gain interest as management challenges intensify
Network World
AUGUST 15, 2023
As enterprise networks get more complex, so do the firewall deployments. There are on-premises firewalls to manage, along with firewalls that are deployed in virtual machines and firewalls deployed in containers. A firewall used to be a box or a chasse with multiple cards," says Omdia analyst Fernando Montenegro.
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Palo Alto targets zero-day threats with new firewall software
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
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Cisco hosts containerized firewall on Catalyst switches to protect mixed IT/OT networks
Network World
JULY 17, 2023
Cisco announced a containerized firewall package for its venerable Catalyst switch family that’s designed to help enterprise customers with mixed IT and OT systems more easily segment network resources and save money by consolidating network and security deployments.
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Fortinet bolsters SD-WAN services, security with new software, next-generation firewalls
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.
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How to shop for enterprise firewalls
Network World
APRIL 29, 2019
Firewalls have been around for years, but the technology keeps evolving as the threat landscape changes. Here are some tips about what to look for in a next-generation firewall ( NGFW ) that will satisfy business needs today and into the future. Don't trust firewall performance stats.
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The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products
Network World
OCTOBER 23, 2018
You need a network-security tool that examines the flow of packets in and out of the enterprise, governed by rules that decide whether that flow is safe, malicious or questionable and in need of inspection. You need a firewall. Recognizing that you need a firewall is the first – and most obvious -- step.
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Machine learning in Palo Alto firewalls adds new protection for IoT, containers
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.
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The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products
Network World
OCTOBER 23, 2018
You need a network-security tool that examines the flow of packets in and out of the enterprise, governed by rules that decide whether that flow is safe, malicious or questionable and in need of inspection. You need a firewall. Recognizing that you need a firewall is the first – and most obvious -- step.
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The Total Economic Impact™ of Cisco Secure Firewall
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Secure Firewall. The post The Total Economic Impact™ of Cisco Secure Firewall appeared first on TechRepublic. To better understand the.
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How to Setup Co-Management – Firewall Ports Proxy Requirements
Anoop
MAY 2, 2018
Firewall ports and proxy exception requirements are not something you can remove from your checklist while you are implementing any new infra component. Hence Firewall ports are proxy exception planning & documentation are essential. […]. Co-management is not different over here.
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2022 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Network Firewalls
Tech Republic Data Center
JANUARY 31, 2022
Fortinet ranked #1 in the Enterprise Data Center, Distributed Enterprise, and SMB use cases as of 30 November 2021 The January 2022 Gartner® Critical Capabilities report for Network Firewalls includes network firewall evaluations for various use cases.
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WEBINAR: The Impact of Firewall Sprawl
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. But the evolving needs of the enterprise have dramatically changed the make-up – and complexity – of network infrastructures. The result? Register here. Related articles.
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What is a firewall?
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.
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4 ways CISOs can manage AI use in the enterprise
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Over the summer, I wrote a column about how CIOs are worried about the informal rise of generative AI in the enterprise. Since then, many CIOs I’ve spoken with have grappled with enterprise data security and privacy issues around AI usage in their companies. That column may have been the understatement of the year.
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114 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls
Tech Republic Data Center
JANUARY 31, 2022
Fortinet is named a Leader in the Gartner® 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls and recognized for the 12th time in this Magic Quadrant™ FortiGate Network Firewalls deliver enterprise security to any edge at any scale. The post 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Network Firewalls appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Cisco Recognized for 2021 Market Leadership Global Network Firewall Industry Excellence in Best Practices
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Network firewalls are a critical line of defense in securing enterprise networks and protecting their vital data. The post Cisco Recognized for 2021 Market Leadership Global Network Firewall Industry Excellence in Best Practices appeared first on TechRepublic. Since 1984, Cisco Systems (Cisco) has served as.
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Palo Alto Networks: A Next Generation Firewall
CTOvision
JULY 26, 2014
Palo Alto Networks protects thousands of enterprise and governments from cyber threats. The Palo Alto Networks security platform natively brings together all key network security functions, including advanced threat protection, firewall, IDS/IPS and URL filtering.
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Top Five Risks of Perimeter Firewalls and the One Way to Overcome Them All
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 10, 2022
Firewalls have been an integral part of the enterprise network architecture. But with the shift to digital business models the once-sturdy firewall has gone from a security staple to a security risk. Read more to learn the five major risks brought on by legacy firewalls in a world of cloud and mobile.
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Manage your Palo Alto Network NGFW Policies with App-ID, Content-ID, User-ID, and more with Tufin
CTOvision
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Today, enterprises are increasingly turning to Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features with the goal of moving toward a more proactive user and application-aware approach to enterprise security. A long-term Palo Alto […].
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Fortinet tightens integration of enterprise security, networking controls
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.
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VMware firewall takes aim at defending apps in data center, cloud
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.
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Cracking the Hackers: How to Build a 100% Engaged Human Firewall
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.
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92 How have network firewalls evolved?
Network World
APRIL 29, 2018
Firewalls have become ubiquitous across the enterprise IT landscape because of their proven ability to stop bad traffic from entering corporate networks and protect a company’s most valuable assets. So how have firewalls evolved over the years and what are the latest trends in firewall security?
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What to consider when deploying a next-generation firewall
Network World
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Firewalls have become ubiquitous across enterprises over the past decade, but the combination of new and varied access methods combined with increasingly sophisticated attacks has forced network operators and security professionals to constantly evaluate their defenses. MORE AT NETWORK WORLD : What is a firewall?
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119 What is a firewall? How they work and how they fit into enterprise security
Network World
JANUARY 25, 2019
Firewalls been around for three decades, but they’ve evolved drastically to include features that used to be sold as separate appliances and to pull in externally gathered data to make smarter decisions about what network traffic to allow and what traffic to block. What is a firewall?
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Google Cloud adds networking, security features for enterprises
Network World
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The new offerings announced at Google Cloud Next also include firewall and web application-protection options aimed at advancing existing cloud connectivity and ensuring the security of cloud-based resources. “We Google Cloud is rolling out new network and security features, including a service that provides Layer-7 security.
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Face-off: Cisco vs. Fortinet for enterprise firewalls
Network World
APRIL 12, 2017
Firewalls have been on the front lines of network security for 25 years. Today, two of the top enterprise firewalls are Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Fortinet’s Fortigate, according to reviews by users in the IT Central Station community. Cisco’s answer is Cisco Security Manager (CSM).
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Enterprises opt for different microsegmentation architectures
Network World
APRIL 19, 2020
We asked three enterprises to share why they deployed microsegmentation technology in their networks and how it's working. Distributed firewalls via VMware NSX. Here are their stories. Todd Pugh, CIO at food products manufacturer SugarCreek , manages a fully virtualized private data center.
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Which firewall security management solution is best for your needs?
IT Toolbox
JULY 13, 2017
Which firewall security management solution is best for your needs? IT Central Station is a crowdsourced enterprise tech reviews
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Your Enterprise has too many Cyber-ish People
CTOvision
DECEMBER 17, 2014
It seems more like a jobs program that moves headcount from one part of the enterprise to the expensive nerdy-side. Sitting through a number of presentations at various cyber conferences recently I’m struck that many enterprises cyber security planning comes down to having ‘the best people’ doing really pretty boring jobs.
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It’s Time To Stop Paying For Commoditized Endpoint Security Features
Forrester IT
JANUARY 21, 2021
Today’s enterprise security buyers evaluating a new endpoint security suite often begin with a security RFP layered thick with many existing endpoint security features and capabilities, including antimalware, host firewall, anti-exploit, and application control.
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242 The role of next-gen firewalls in an evolving security architecture
Network World
JULY 30, 2019
As the commercial enterprise firewall approaches its 30th birthday, it is hard to overstate how dramatically the product has evolved. This 2,700-word research report looks the current state of next-generation firewall technology.
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DoS technique lets a single laptop take down an enterprise firewall
Network World
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
At a time when the size of distributed denial-of-service attacks has reached unprecedented levels, researchers have found a new attack technique in the wild that allows a single laptop to take down high-bandwidth enterprise firewalls. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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Security startup Airgap Networks brings telco technologies to the LAN
Network World
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Ritesh Agrawal, CEO of cybersecurity startup Airgap Networks, noticed that many of the attacks that compromise enterprise networks fail to penetrate telco and service provider networks. To read this article in full, please click here
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Fight firewall sprawl with AlgoSec, Tufin, Skybox suites
Network World
APRIL 10, 2017
New and innovative security tools seem to be emerging all the time, but the frontline defense for just about every network in operation today remains the trusty firewall. The problem network administrators face is that as their networks grow, so do the number of firewalls.
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74 Fight firewall sprawl with AlgoSec, Tufin, Skybox suites
Network World
APRIL 10, 2017
New and innovative security tools seem to be emerging all the time, but the frontline defense for just about every network in operation today remains the trusty firewall. The problem network administrators face is that as their networks grow, so do the number of firewalls.
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CIOs are worried about the informal rise of generative AI in the enterprise
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 30, 2023
Now, generative AI use has infiltrated the enterprise with tools and platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT / DALL-E, Anthropic’s Claude.ai, Stable Diffusion, and others in ways both expected and unexpected. In my next article, I’ll share some processes to manage and remediate the use of generative AI in enterprise organizations. Stay tuned!
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131 4 Ways to Deal with Rising Enterprise Resource Planning Security Risks
IT Toolbox
AUGUST 18, 2017
As companies and organizations grow and technology integrates all aspects of business processes, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems continue to expand in an attempt to keep pace. Traditional security measures such as firewalls and encryption are still
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Zero trust and why it matters to the Apple enterprise
Computerworld Vertical IT
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Devices were kept in offices, shared the same network, and were protected by antivirus software, firewalls, and software updates. Once upon a time, digital business sat inside the security perimeter. With mobility, this changed.
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Zero trust and why it matters to the Apple enterprise
ComputerWorld IT Management
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Devices were kept in offices, shared the same network, and were protected by antivirus software, firewalls, and software updates. Once upon a time, digital business sat inside the security perimeter. With mobility, this changed.
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