Enterprise Firewalls: The Security Tech That Keeps On Ticking
Forrester IT
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Last month, Carlos Rivera and I published The Forrester Waveâ„¢: 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 Waveâ„¢: Enterprise Firewalls, Q4 2022, featuring our analysis of 10 firewall vendors.
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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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.
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. Then we had a firewall in a virtual machine.
Network World
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Google Cloud is rolling out new network and security features, including a service that provides Layer-7 security. 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
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. To read this article in full, please click here
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
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
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. To read more please log in.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 […].
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.
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
JULY 25, 2023
A group of industry stalwarts is banding together to help enterprises, services providers and telcos fight cyber foes. 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
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.
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?
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.
CTOvision
OCTOBER 15, 2015
New research with the Aberdeen Group highlights how network complexity is adding cost and increasing risk. Register >> Network firewalls have long been established as the ubiquitous first line of defense for every organization’s network security strategy. Better manage network configurations. The result?
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.
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.
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.
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
MARCH 8, 2019
VMware has taken the wraps off a firewall it says protects enterprise applications and data inside data centers or clouds.
Tech Republic Security
JULY 29, 2022
Cisco commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impactâ„¢ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying Secure Firewall. The post The Total Economic Impactâ„¢ of Cisco Secure Firewall appeared first on TechRepublic. To better understand the.
CIO Business Intelligence
DECEMBER 8, 2022
The negative impact of legacy networks can be substantial: increased operational costs, restricted potential for digital transformation and difficulty responding to the demands of the business. Legacy networks are under unprecedented pressure. Upgrades and patches often run behind schedule. Points of vulnerability are multiplying.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 10, 2022
Cyber criminals have an easier entry into the company network. 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. Home connections are less secure. Employees are distracted.
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?
Network World
APRIL 19, 2020
It's a network jungle these days with predators relentlessly searching for ways to infiltrate corporate resources. 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.
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?
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).
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.
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.
CTOvision
AUGUST 20, 2016
With this post we are initiating coverage of Bayshore Networks in our IoT Companies category. Traditionally used for Operational Technology (OT), this industrial equipment is being increasingly managed by IT networks, introducing a new layer of complexity. For more see: Bayshore Networks. Research Team.
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.
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.
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. This system wasn’t perfect and became increasingly specialized, with security teams, networking teams, and others all working in different sectors. With mobility, this changed.
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. This system wasn’t perfect and became increasingly specialized, with security teams, networking teams, and others all working in different sectors. With mobility, this changed.
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
CIO Business Intelligence
JULY 11, 2022
As digital adoption continues to transform the way business is done from both an employee and customer perspective, the technology landscape for most enterprise organizations is getting more complex by the day. Network connectivity needs to be able to easily scale up to support an organization’s specific requirements.
CIO Business Intelligence
AUGUST 15, 2022
Integrating a new network after an acquisition can be a sizable headache for any CIO. Traditionally, to integrate its acquisitions, Koch would flatten the acquired company’s core network, says Matt Hoag, CTO of business solutions at Koch. It’s more complicated than standard networking, Hoag says. Laying the foundation.
CTOvision
APRIL 9, 2015
Interestingly enough, Palo Alto Networks is working on ways to help its customers leverage the high fidelity data coming out of its Enterprise Security Platform. A SOM is a type of artificial neural network that uses unsupervised learning to produce a discretized representation of its input.
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