As network security infrastructure grows larger and more complex, the likelihood of omissions and misconfigurations that can lead to data breaches and other serious problems is a growing concern.

You’d think a mature security device like a firewall by now is just a matter of set it and forget it. But not so: Even the slightest tweak to one firewall rule can wreak havoc on another firewall, and ...

Network security issues are among the most significant challenges for larger enterprises. In fact, a UK government Cyber Security Breach Survey revealed that 50% of all businesses in the United ...

It's a question that business executives love to ask -- and IT people hate to answer. "What's our security status?" If you've been around IT security for more than a week, then you know there's no ...

Two research studies have shown there is a direct correlation between firewall rule set complexity and the likelihood of configuration errors. One study shows most firewalls are badly configured and ...

Firewall architectures have been changing for 35 years, sometimes to accommodate better technology and hardware, but just as ...

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eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

Exaprotect – Managing firewall rule sets and policies is a complex and messy business. Simply following a few best practices can go a long way to simplify your life, cut costs, and improve security.

Many enterprise networks require redundant HA (High Availability) infrastructure for key systems like network firewalls. This article demonstrates how you can use a combination of open-source packages ...