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What Is a Firewall?

A firewall is a type of network security system that helps protect your network from external threats by controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic. A firewall can be either software-based or hardware-based. A hardware firewall is typically a router, which is a physical device that blocks traffic from accessing the internal network. A software firewall works similarly, but is installed on your device. For instance, the Windows Firewall comes with operating systems Windows XP SP2 and later.

Revolutionizing SecOps: Unleashing the Power of Network Insights

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, Security Operations (SecOps) teams face an ever-evolving landscape of threats and challenges. As a professional in the NetOps, SecOps, or CloudOps field, you understand the critical importance of staying ahead of cyber adversaries and safeguarding your network infrastructure. That's where Forward Networks steps in, offering innovative solutions that revolutionize SecOps by supercharging your network insights and capabilities.

The role of DDI solutions in optimizing educational network infrastructures

In an age where education extends beyond the four walls of classrooms and spills into the digital landscape, the security of educational institutions’ networks is not just a concern; it is a critical priority. The diverse user groups, ranging from young learners in K-12 to those in academia, all interact within the same digital infrastructure, making it a vibrant yet vulnerable ecosystem.

Future-Proofing Your Network: The Latest Trends in Wireless Gear

Your home Wi-Fi network is the backbone of your digital life. It connects you to everything from streaming services and social media to smart home devices and video calls. But with the ever-growing number of devices competing for bandwidth, and new technologies constantly emerging, how can you ensure your network is up to the challenge? In this blog post, we'll explore the latest trends in wireless gear. They can help you future-proof your network, keeping you connected and frustration-free for years to come.
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Network Security Gets Sassy: The Benefits of Unified SASE for the Modern Business

Modern businesses looking to thrive in today's digital era are increasingly seeking technologies that enable faster and more secure connectivity across their global organization. Not only to successfully deliver digital transformation initiatives but also operational efficiencies and cost savings and to support knowledge workers who are either hybrid or fully remote working. As a result, this is driving demand for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.

5 Best Free VPNs for iPhone and Android

Many of us need to access the Internet on the go, and our phones or tablets are great ways to stay connected wherever we are. However, when connecting online, you may be tempted to connect to a public Wi-Fi hotspot for ease of use and to save your mobile data. While there are measures you can take to secure your connection, these spots are a popular target for hackers to carry out network attacks.

Hunt of the Month: Detecting AsyncRAT Malware Over HTTPS

Malware often hides communications with its command and control (C2) server over HTTPS. The encryption in HTTPS usually conceals the compromise long enough for the malware to accomplish its goal. This makes detecting malware that uses HTTPS challenging, but once in a while, you will catch a break, as in the case here with AsyncRAT, a Windows remote access tool that has been deployed over the past year to target organizations that manage critical infrastructure in the United States.