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Advantages and Disadvantages of Firewall in Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

Nowadays, the firewall is used mainly in organizations and also by individuals. But do you know what type of advantages users get after installing a firewall on their computer? Are there any disadvantages of using a firewall on computer devices? What is Firewall in Computer Network?

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CVE-2020-12271: Zero-Day SQL Injection Vulnerability in Sophos XG Firewall Exploited in the Wild

Tenable

Sophos pushes a hotfix to address a SQL injection vulnerability in Sophos XG Firewall that was exploited in the wild. On April 22, Sophos published a knowledge base entry on the Sophos Community regarding the discovery of a zero-day vulnerability in the Sophos XG Firewall that was exploited in the wild. Background. Proof of concept.

Firewall 101
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CVE-2024-3400: Zero-Day Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect Gateway Exploited in the Wild

Tenable

Background On April 12, Palo Alto Networks released a security advisory for a critical command injection vulnerability affecting PAN-OS, the custom operating system (OS) Palo Alto Networks (PAN) uses in their next-generation firewalls. According to the advisory, this vulnerability impacts PAN-OS versions 10.2,

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Why endpoint security will be a renewed priority for businesses of all sizes in 2023

CIO

Social engineering – with social engineering, the cyber criminal will “trick” a victim into releasing confidential information, such as passwords and other logins. Organisations can run virtual machines for security-based isolation with application compatibility, across different operating systems. Cyberattacks, Cybercrime

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IoT Adoption in Healthcare Brings Security Opportunities

CIO

3 Unit 42 research also found that 83% of ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanners run on an end-of-life operating system. 4 Those operating systems have known vulnerabilities that can potentially be exploited. What’s more useful is understanding what network resources or information can be accessed by the device.

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Optimizing PCI compliance in financial institutions

CIO

Financial institutions must ensure the protection of sensitive personal information, most commonly payment card data, to maintain, trust and meet various regulatory requirements. Data and Information Security In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance.

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11 Tips to Keep Your Company’s IT Systems Safe

Invid Group

This includes recognizing phishing attempts, using strong passwords, and understanding the risks associated with sharing sensitive information. Keep Software and Systems Up to Date Outdated software and systems are more vulnerable to security breaches. Stay Informed About Emerging Threats Cyber threats are constantly evolving.