107 7 Critical Firewall Capabilities to Prevent Cyberattacks
CTOvision
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
Read Russ Schafer list seven critical firewall capabilities to prevent cyber attacks on Dark Reading : Firewall technology used to be simple and straightforward.
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Sumo Logic Integration With New AWS Network Firewall Service
CTOvision
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Sumo Logic, the pioneer in continuous intelligence, announced its Cloud SIEM solution now integrates with AWS Network Firewall, a new managed service that makes it easy to deploy essential network […].
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. Sprawling deployments of firewalls and other security devices that increase complexity, cost and risk. Join representatives from research firm, the Aberdeen Group , as they share their insights on the rise of firewall sprawl and learn how the FireMon platform answers the call for more strategic firewall management.
Perimeter 81 launches new Firewall-as-a-Service offering
Tech Republic Security
APRIL 6, 2021
The network defense provider joins a growing list of companies offering cloud-based firewalls
Cloudflare introduces SD-WAN- and firewall-as-a-service offerings
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 22, 2021
In a bid to replace MPLS circuits and SD-WAN appliances, Cloudflare has introduced Magic WAN and Magic Firewall and partnerships with VMware, Aruba, Digital Realty, CoreSite and EdgeConneX
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. Research firm IDC estimates the firewall and related unified threat management market was a $7.6 What is a firewall?
An Exposed Username and Password Leaves Over 100,000 Zyxel Firewalls and VPN Gateways Open to Severe Attacks
GizModo VR
JANUARY 3, 2021
A critical vulnerability discovered by a Dutch security specialist at EYE allows hackers to “completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity and availability” of more than 100,000 Zyxel firewalls, VPN gateways, and access point controllers. security zyxel firewalls vpns hacks
Cisco security warnings include firewall holes, Nexus software weaknesses
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).
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. Most firewalls will perform well when traffic loads are light. It’s important to see how a firewall responds at scale, particularly when encryption is turned on.
Why bother with firewalls?
IT Toolbox
JULY 28, 2016
I get the purpose of firewalls. Every modern operating system has firewalls installed by default these days and even the average modem has a firewall built in. In short, just about every computer under the sun has some sort of firewall built in and you cannot access the internetThey are supposed to block people and connections from doing things they are not supposed to do.
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.
IT pros admit to frustration with firewalls
Tech Republic Data Center
DECEMBER 18, 2019
The difficulties with firewalls range from budgeting to deployment to making rule changes, according to a new report from security segmentation firm Illumio
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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
Cisco issues firewall, SD-WAN security warnings
Network World
JANUARY 22, 2020
Amongst Cisco’s dump of 27 security advisories today only one was rated as critical – a vulnerability in its Firepower firewall system that could let an attacker bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrative privileges on a particular device.
Palo Alto Networks: A Next Generation Firewall
CTOvision
JULY 26, 2014
The Palo Alto Networks security platform natively brings together all key network security functions, including advanced threat protection, firewall, IDS/IPS and URL filtering. Palo Alto Networks protects thousands of enterprise and governments from cyber threats. They rely on a deep expertise and commitment to innovation to continually enhance their game-changing security platform.
Euroclear automates firewall rule management with AlgoSec
Computer Weekly
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Post-trade back-office process provider has made the management of firewalls more efficient through security management software
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. […]. The post How to Setup Co-Management – Firewall Ports Proxy Requirements appeared first on SCCM Intune Real World Enterprise Experience Blog by Anoop C Nair.
How organizations are misusing firewalls (and what IT teams should do about it)
Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Firewall management doesn't mean set it and forget it. Learn tips for effective firewall configuration to protect your organization from security risks and threats
FW4: The Fourth Generation Of Firewalls
Forrester's Customer Insights
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).
5 firewall features IT pros should know about but probably don’t
Network World
FEBRUARY 9, 2020
Firewalls continuously evolve to remain a staple of network security by incorporating functionality of standalone devices, embracing network-architecture changes, and integrating outside data sources to add intelligence to the decisions they make – a daunting wealth of possibilities that is difficult to keep track of. Because of this richness of features, next-generation firewalls are difficult to master fully, and important capabilities sometimes can be, and in practice are, overlooked.
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. Unlike perimeter firewalls that filter traffic from an unlimited number of unknown hosts, VMware says its new Service-defined Firewall gains deep visibility into the hosts and services that generate network traffic by tapping into into its NSX network management software, vSphere hypervisors and AppDefense threat-detection system.
Azure Storage Account Networking: When to Use Firewalls and Service Endpoints
Linux Academy
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Recently, when building content for one of my upcoming courses, Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies – Exam AZ-300 , I found the Microsoft documentation wasn’t immediately clear on the exclusivity of Storage Account Firewalls, and Service Endpoints. Do I need to use Service Endpoints and the Storage Firewall together? When configuring Storage Account Firewalls, we don’t have to configure a Service Endpoint. Storage Account Firewalls.
Cisco uncorks 26 security patches for switches, firewalls
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. Also see What to consider when deploying a next generation firewall. | 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. Get regularly scheduled insights by signing up for Network World newsletters. ].
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
Qatar’s Milaha Maritime and Logistics upgrades firewall to ensure global network performance
Computer Weekly
MAY 16, 2017
Middle East marine and logistics company has improved its firewall to support global expansion
Hacked Florida Water Plant Reportedly Had No Firewall and Poor Password Security
GizModo VR
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.
To secure industrial IoT, use segmentation instead of firewalls
Network World
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
The internet of things (IoT) has been top of mind for network and security professionals for the better part of the past five years. This has been particularly true for the area of industrial IoT (IIoT). Connected industrial devices are nothing new, but most IT people aren’t familiar with them because they have been managed by operational technology (OT) teams. More and more, though, business leaders want to bring OT and IT together to drive better insights from the combined data set.
The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products
Network World
OCTOBER 23, 2018
You need a firewall. Recognizing that you need a firewall is the first – and most obvious -- step. The next crucial step in the decision-making process is determining which firewall features and policies best-suit your company’s needs. Today’s enterprise firewalls must be able to secure an increasingly complex network that includes traditional on-premises data center deployments, remote offices and a range of cloud environments.
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? +
The Web Application Firewall Market Is Ripe For Disruption
Forrester's Customer Insights
MARCH 2, 2020
Let’s face it: Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) rarely excite the security imagination. age of the customer application security cybersecurity security & risk security architecture API security web application firewalls
How firewall automation can help prevent breaches caused by wrong configurations
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
A majority of IT staffers polled by firewall management service FireMon said they still use manual processes to manage changes
Are next-generation firewalls legacy technology?
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. Rather than deploy physical network devices, data center firewalling of east-west traffic is rapidly moving toward software-based micro-segmentation tools (i.e.
5 open source alternatives for routing/firewall
Network World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
These open source products deliver simple routing and networking features, plus they are combined with security functionality, starting with a basic firewall and possibly including antivirus, antispam and Web filtering. Economical and flexible Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking.
Cisco warns a critical patch is needed for a remote access firewall, VPN and router
Network World
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Cisco is warning organizations with remote users that have deployed a particular Cisco wireless firewall, VPN and router to patch a critical vulnerability in each that could let attackers break into the network. The vulnerability is in the web-based management interface of three products: Cisco’s RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router.
5 ways to create a secure firewall
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 4, 2017
Firewall management can be a complicated and risky process if not performed carefully. Here are five tips to help you build a successful strategy
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
How to install Config Server Firewall on CentOS 7
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 23, 2017
Although the default firewall in CentOS is powerful, there's a more flexible option available. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps for installing Config Server Firewall
The best enterprise level firewalls: Rating 10 top products
Network World
OCTOBER 23, 2018
You need a firewall. Recognizing that you need a firewall is the first – and most obvious -- step. The next crucial step in the decision-making process is determining which firewall features and policies best-suit your company’s needs. Today’s enterprise firewalls must be able to secure an increasingly complex network that includes traditional on-premises data center deployments, remote offices and a range of cloud environments.
Why firewalls are not recommended for securing SCADA systems
Tech Republic Security
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
SCADA systems need to be secure, yet according to one expert, firewalls are not up to the task, and should be replaced with Unidirectional Security Gateways. Learn what to look for in a USG
4 tools for managing firewall rules
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. Firewall security management products can help security managers monitor compliance, orchestrate device policies, optimize rules and manage firewall changes.
Flaws expose Cisco small-business routers, firewalls to hacking
Network World
JUNE 16, 2016
Three models of Cisco wireless VPN firewalls and routers from the small business RV series contain a critical unpatched vulnerability that attackers can exploit remotely to take control of devices. The vulnerability is located in the Web-based management interface of the Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router and RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router.
Cosentry Takes Managed Security Services Beyond Firewall
Data Center Knowledge
DECEMBER 12, 2014
Midwest managed services provider beefs up portfolio of offerings following two data center acquisitions this year Read More. Cosentry Security Services
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