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

CIO

Three of the biggest risks moving into 2023 and beyond are: Ransomware – in which a malicious program infects a computer, locking access to all files until a ransom is paid to gain access to an unlock key. This delivers superior protection against kernel-level malware through to browser-based attacks.

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Three Reasons Endpoint Security Can’t Stop With Just Patching

Ivanti

With remote work now commonplace, having a good cyber hygiene program is crucial for organizations who want to survive in today’s threat landscape. This includes promoting a culture of individual cybersecurity awareness and deploying the right security tools, which are both critical to the program’s success.

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Prevent Container Risks With Advanced Container Image Sandboxing

Palo Alto Networks

Web Application and API Security: Windows support, service mesh support and improved API telemetry. The Prisma Cloud Command Line Interface (CLI) — twistcli — allows users to scan images for vulnerabilities, compliance issues, malware and secrets with the ability to operate on a developer’s laptop, as well as their CI/CD tooling.

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When least privilege is the most important thing

CIO

Organizations that follow the principle of least privilege can improve their security posture by significantly reducing their attack surface and risk of malware spread. In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges.

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11 Key Enterprise IoT Security Recommendations

Altexsoft

This is where software applications, programs, services, and connected devices are packaged up to be quick, simple and easy to use. In addition, IoT devices are often configured to ‘phone home’, increasing the time window for cyber-attacks, and to collect far more data than they need to perform their core functions.

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Radar Trends to Watch: April 2024

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

AI news is infiltrating other sections of Trends (particularly Programming and Security)—but that’s also hardly news. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. At NVidia’s developer conference, their CEO outlined a vision for the future of programming in which AI systems replace the entire development pipeline.