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Human firewalls: The first line of defense against cyber threats in 2025

CIO

What is a human firewall? A human firewall is a collective effort of individuals within an organization that fights and wards off cybersecurity threats (such as phishing and ransomware), especially ones that use social engineering. It also boasts a massive advantage over hardware and software firewalls: common sense.

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Understanding Malware: A Guide for Software Developers and Security Professionals

The Crazy Programmer

Malware or malicious software brings significant threats to both individuals and organisations. It is important to understand why malware is critical for software developers and security professionals, as it helps to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain effective operations. What is Malware?

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Enhancing Private 5G Security in industrial deployments

CIO

More than ever, businesses are concerned that threat actors could place malware on their OT networks and syphon valuable data over an extended period. Andre Ferreira, Director of Enterprise 5G Customer Solutions at NTT DATA, explains: “Increasing IT-OT convergence exposes OT networks to a broader range of external threats.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Azure Firewall

Perficient

Azure Firewall, a managed, cloud-based network security service, is an essential component of Azures security offerings. What is Azure Firewall? Azure Firewall is a cloud-native, intelligent network firewall security service designed to protect your Azure cloud workloads.

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Why firewalls and VPNs give you a false sense of security

CIO

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity threats, traditional pillars like firewalls and VPNs are struggling to keep pace with the evolving challenges. Once hailed as the foundation of security, firewalls and VPNs now find themselves outdated and inadequate. This progress, while groundbreaking, also presents new challenges.

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What’s next for network firewalls?

CIO

Firewalls have come a long way from their humble beginnings of assessing network traffic based on appearance alone. Here are six predictions for the future of the firewall. For example, a typical NGFW now may be equipped with firewalling, SD-WAN, a Wi-Fi controller for SD-Branch, an Ethernet controller, and zero-trust functionality.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Firewall in Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

In that case, the users need to have a protective shield that protects the computer and its important files from any virus, malware, or harmful element that can affect the device. Nowadays, the firewall is used mainly in organizations and also by individuals. Are there any disadvantages of using a firewall on computer devices?

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