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A Practical History of the Firewall – Part 3: Performance Takes Center Stage

Firemon

As internet speeds increased and firewall adoption inside the enterprise increased, performance drove purchasing decisions. Enter Netscreen, the firewall appliance, and the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Netscreenintroduced the purpose-built firewall “appliance.” Cisco was selling the PIX in the 90s.

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Digital Tool Estimates Software Firewall Credits for Your Environment

Palo Alto Networks

Flexible, agile and simple, credit-based licensing is the way to go for software firewalls in virtual and container form factors. Decide how to flexibly size and procure VM-Series virtual firewalls , CN-Series container firewalls , cloud-delivered Security Services and Virtual Panorama.

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How customers can save money during periods of economic uncertainty

CIO

Today, security, networking, and IT teams are faced with reduced headcount, shrinking budgets, and the very real need to do more with less. Saving money is a top priority for many organizations, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty. That means adding more appliances.

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Cybersecurity e NIS2: come si muovono i CIO per dormire sonni (un po’) più tranquilli

CIO

Anch’io mi ritrovo a lavorare quotidianamente su spam, tentativi di truffa, aggressioni al firewall, e così via”. Oggi per EAV un terzo del budget IT è dedicato alla cybersicurezza ed è una spesa insostenibile. Nel 2028 prevedo di dover moltiplicare per 7 il budget IT e la spesa per la sicurezza aumenterà di conseguenza.

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A CISO POV: Securing AI in your company

CIO

Firewall capability for AI security: Enhance security measures by providing firewall capabilities to safeguard against potential AI-related vulnerabilities. How much of this usage is part of ‘approved and budgeted’ corporate policy and programs? That is a great question, and there’s a lot to unpack in answering it.

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10 highest-paying IT jobs

CIO

Systems architects are responsible for identifying technical solutions that align with the business goals and budget. These IT pros work closely with developers to ensure security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems are included in software, systems, networks, and applications.

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Why IT leaders are putting more business spin on security spend

CIO

For example, he says, web application firewalls don’t only protect applications but cut networking costs by reducing spurious and malicious traffic. At global marketing agency and consulting firm The Channel Company, security considerations are deeply embedded in business strategy and budgeting, says CIO Rik Wright.

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