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IDS vs. IPS: It’s More Than a Character Difference

In modern cybersecurity, there are two major types of devices for protecting the edge: intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). An IPS sits in-line, in a network, and...

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Beyond the Firewall: Smarter Network Security for the “Smart Grid”

Network-enabled sensors and devices, part of the Internet of Things (IoT), can be a boon to industrial operations. They help Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems automate...

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What’s the 2020 on Firewalls?

As businesses place more emphasis on mobility and the cloud, some corners of the industry have begun to wonder out loud about whether it's time to re-think firewalls to keep pace with today's...

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2020 Vision: What's the Future for Firewalls, SDN and the Cloud?

It may seem unbelievable, but we’re already about halfway through 2016. And that means that we’re about 6 months removed from the abundance of tech trends reports and predictions for this year and...

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How to Choose an MSSP That Provides Real Value

It is long past the time when a firewall was all you needed to keep your network safe. Real network security requires defense in depth—also known as a laundry list of applications and appliances for...

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Data at Risk: Targeting Financial Institutions Through the Retail Back Door

It’s not surprising that the financial services industry have been one of the most targeted industries for cyber attacks—hackers are often just following the money. In our first Data at Risk post...

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