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A Practical History of the Firewall – Part 1: Early Days

Firemon

Jody Brazil CEO at FireMon This is not a primer on firewalls, nor is it meant to represent a comprehensive picture of the history of the firewall. There are plenty of good resources that outline the history of the firewall, for example Wikipedia: [link]. On this front, stateful inspection won.

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How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO

Cloud is the dominant attack surface through which these critical exposures are accessed, due to its operational efficiency and pervasiveness across industries. Over 85% of organizations analyzed have RDPs accessible via the internet for at least 25% of a given month, leaving them open to ransomware attacks.

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Phishers target oil and gas industry amid Covid-19 downturn

The Parallax

The oil-and-gas industry has been taking a beating as severe as any other hit hard by the Covid-19 shutdown. With all that going on, the industry is ripe for hackers to exploit. Attacks are becoming more complex because so many people are working from home and are outside of their employers’ firewalls,” he says.

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Why are cybersecurity asset management startups so hot right now?

TechCrunch

Enter cybersecurity asset management, an admittedly unsexy fragment of the booming industry that investors have shown an ever-increasing appetite for over the past 18 months. The cybersecurity industry experienced what is being hailed by some as a “golden year” — funding for cyber startups climbed by 138% to $29.5

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UScellular and Palo Alto Networks Join Forces to Secure 5G

Palo Alto Networks

Remember when securing your network meant throwing up a firewall and calling it a day? Well, the cellular network industry has evolved, and so have the threats. Efficient Scaling : Highly scalable next-gen firewalls tailored for demanding environments ensure seamless growth alongside network expansion. What’s the twist?

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Cathay Pacific to take cloud journey to new heights

CIO

Cathay’s move to a modern SASE will deliver reliable internet bandwidth, enhanced interoperability between network elements, and enable the airliner to better manage and secure hundreds of workloads on AWS and Azure, Nair says. Cloud Computing, Digital Transformation, Travel and Hospitality Industry

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Averting turbulence in the air

CIO

The diversification of payment methods and gradual increase in the volume of online transactions have cast a spotlight on the need for payment security compliance within the airline industry. With the new, recently onboarded Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0, PCI DSS v4.0

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