8 Types of Firewalls: Which One Is Best For Your Network?
So you’ve just set up your network and are now ready to add some security to it. The first thing that comes to mind is… surprise, surprise… a firewall. Good…
5 Firewall Best Practices Every Business Should Implement
Firewalls can provide immediate protection out of the box. Is the level of protection sufficient for your business? Probably not. To achieve an acceptable level of protection, you still have…
IDS vs IPS – Comparing Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) are two of the most widely used tools in modern cybersecurity environments. Now, you often see the terms IDS and IPS…
The Beginner’s Guide to Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
Not all organizations have the time and in-house talent to fend off cyber attacks. For instance, you probably don’t have cybersecurity staff who can analyze logs, identify threats, and perform…
How to Secure IoT Devices – A Best Practices Guide
A recent Gartner IoT security primer revealed that at least 80% of organizations already use The Internet of Things (IoT) for business purposes. The paper also reported that 20% already…
What is Lateral Movement? Dissecting a Key Tactic In Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
Appearing in 25% of all attacks encountered by respondents of the 2022 VMware Global Incident Response Threat Report, lateral movement can no longer be ignored. Unless you understand what it…
An Introductory Guide to Data Center Security For Customers
To be effective in securing your IT infrastructure, you need to be familiar with the various aspects of security in and around that infrastructure. So, if you’re hosting your infrastructure…
Types of VPNs – An Introductory Guide
When you’re still learning about VPNs, whether for educational or buying purposes, it’s important to bear in mind that there are different types of VPNs. Some types of VPNs are…
Characteristics of Cloud Computing
In the last couple of decades, industries have been steadily migrating from traditional on-premises IT to cloud infrastructures. This gradual shift accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, as businesses sought secure,…
An Introductory Guide To The Different Types of Data Centers
There are different types of data centers. There are data centers that require minimal or even zero capital. There are those that give you full control over your IT infrastructure.…