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How to Prevent DDoS Attacks: 5 Steps for DDoS Prevention
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can be prevented through implementation of security best practices and advanced preparation: DDoS attacks are security threats that seek to cripple a corporate resource such as applications, web sites, servers, and routers, which can quickly lead to steep losses for victims. However, DDoS attackers sometimes even target the specific […]
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Vulnerability Management Policy Template
How to use this template: Comments intended to guide understanding and use of this template will be enclosed in brackets “[…]” and the ‘company’ will be listed as [eSecurity Planet] throughout the document. When converting this template to a working policy, eliminate the bracketed sections and replace “[eSecurity Planet]” with the name of your organization. […]
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Patch Management vs Vulnerability Management: What’s the Difference?
Learn about the similarities and differences between patch and vulnerability management and what to look for in a solution.
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7 Database Security Best Practices: Database Security Guide
Key Takeaways Key Takeaways • Keep database servers separate from web servers to prevent attackers from accessing the database if the web server is compromised. (Jump to Section) • Regularly audit and monitor database activity to detect and respond to suspicious behavior. (Jump to Section) • Implement strict access controls based on the principle of […]
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InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper: NAC Product Review
The InfoExpress NAC solution automatically discovers devices before granting network access. It is popular with large educational clients.
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Portnox Cloud: NAC Product Review
Portnox Cloud offers network access control (NAC) as a cloud-hosted SaaS solution that enables rapid deployment of basic NAC capabilities. Although the capabilities are more limited than some NAC competitors, the quick deployment and reduced IT labor costs make Portnox Cloud an attractive solution for many. To compare Portnox Cloud against competitors, see our complete […]
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OPSWAT MetaAccess: NAC Product Review
OPSWAT continues to build out the capabilities of MetaAccess, their network access control (NAC) solution, and offers an attractive trial of up to 50 licenses for an unlimited duration. MetaAccess focuses on delivery of a virtual appliance that can be deployed with equal capability in local networks or in the cloud for robust, far-reaching capabilities. […]
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Ivanti Policy Secure: NAC Product Review
As a spinoff of the network infrastructure leader, Juniper Networks, Ivanti’s Policy Secure provides effective network access control built on a foundation of deep understanding of networks. However, with three rebrandings since 2014, many potential customers may not recognize the product as a long-tenured competitor in the NAC market. This article will explore the product […]
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Forescout Platform: NAC Product Review
As a pioneer in the network access control (NAC) market, Forescout understands that their customers will need to detect and control a wide variety of endpoints and applications. Forescout’s Platform not only enables robust NAC capabilities, but also offers options for enhanced security, including eXtended Detection and Response (XDR). Most importantly, Forescout’s agnostic Platform works […]
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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections
Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Despite the rapid evolution of what constitutes the users, assets, and connections, the fundamentals of networking security remain the same: block external threats, protect internal network communications, monitor the network for internal and external threats, and ensure that users only access authorized parts […]
