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Java Security Hazard and the Need for Caution
Java (not the coffee) can be found on most computers and mobile devices these days, despite the fact that most operating systems don’t need it. The pervasive nature of Java (not the coffee) along with its familiarity is a hackers dream; fueled in part by what we call ‘drive-by download attacks.’ This is where a … Continue reading
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UTM is simply an abbreviation for Unified Threat Management, and it’s a core offering of ours for our SMB and Enterprise customers. UTM security is the evolution of the traditional firewall into an all-encompassing network security solution able to perform multiple functions within one single appliance: Network firewalling Network intrusion prevention and gateway antivirus Gateway anti-spam VPN Application Control … Continue reading
The growth in IP networks and proliferation of new applications, devices, and web technologies in the workplace creates more potential vulnerabilities for IT networks. As we trend toward additional applications running in the cloud, even more network traffic will pass beyond the trusted LAN and outside your firewall solution. Assault vectors shift, and new threats … Continue reading
In our last blog – Network Security with Virtualization Best Practices – we promoted Cory Nachreiner’s upcoming session at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo in Orlando at the end of this month. We’d be remiss if we didn’t also share Dave Taylor’s session at the same show – The Dirty Secret of Security Breaches. That session … Continue reading
On October 23rd, at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo in Orlando, Florida, our own Cory Nachreiner will be speaking on virtualization best practices for network security. His session – Securing Networks in a Virtual, Cloudy World: Virtualization Best Practices – will highlight what you need to know about network security in today’s virtualized IT environment. Neal … Continue reading
According to industry research firm IBISWorld, between 2000 and 2011 VoIP revenue has grown over 193 percent, and comes in at the top of their list of top 10 growing industries. Despite VoIP’s worldwide explosion, most of the network security issues surrounding VoIP technology have not been adequately resolved. Why do you need VoIP security … Continue reading
The Internet provides many exit points for sensitive information to leave your organization. Communications sent by Internet mail, wikis, blogs, and social networks are now a major threat. Adding a web security solution that extends the data loss prevention capabilities provides consolidated visibility and control so you can meet stringent compliance requirements. When investigating the … Continue reading
It is rational that not all data loss from within an organization is malicious. In fact, in most cases data loss is the result of common mistakes that employees make. To understand the risks to our confidential data by employees, it is important to understand common risky behavior, as well as common errors that employees … Continue reading
You may know what to do about WLANs at the office. But, what about your employees when they go home? As many have pointed out, “wireless” is very affordable. And it works. So, how do you help safeguard your users — and the corporate data on their computers? It starts with your (and your employees’) … Continue reading
Email encryption policies can be extremely granular and, once defined, applied automatically at the gateway. This ensures email encryption and email privacy is handled consistently, and eliminates the risk of user error by removing the need for senders to make decisions as to whether or not to secure an email and its content. When encryption … Continue reading
PCPro recently reviewed our XTM 330 Network Security Appliance and we’re pleased to say that they’ve put it on their “Recommended A-List.” The XTM 330 network security appliance provides a suite of flexible, integrated management tools designed to help small and mid-sized businesses stay in control of their network. It includes the Pro version of … Continue reading
The easiest way to break into any computer system is to use a valid username and password and the easiest way to get that information is to ask someone for it. In the world of computer network security, the term “social engineering” refers to tricking someone into revealing information, such as a password, useful for … Continue reading
You’re not the Pentagon. Or Microsoft. Or NASA, Wells Fargo, AOL Time Warner, or Daimler Chrysler. You’re not even headquarters for a burger franchise. No, you’re just part of a small- or medium-sized enterprise (SME), perhaps even a home-based business with enough employees to count on one hand. You may not even be thinking about … Continue reading
Whether based on Symbian, Palm, or Windows CE, smartphones are ripe for compromise and data security issues. Yes, these operating systems incorporate some built-in security measures, and third-party products can fill many of the gaps. But our biggest smartphone security challenges are perception and user behavior. Simply put, most of us fail to treat smartphones … Continue reading
Any time data is set into motion – accessed in an unconventional way, forwarded to a co‐worker, sent to a printer, etc. – data security is put at risk. Managing (and controlling) data‐in‐motion is a requirement for businesses to function effectively and efficiently. At the same time, it is also a growing data security threat … Continue reading
WatchGuard, continues to move security forward with the latest additions to the XTM Series; the XTM 25 and the XTM 26. Network protection is stronger than ever, with HTTPs inspection, VoIP support and optional application control. Application-layer content inspection recognizes and blocks threats that stateful packet firewalls cannot detect; this help ensure that anything entering … Continue reading
Over the past few months, we at WatchGuard have announced that we would be extending our best-in-class next-generation firewall and extensible threat management product line, XTM, from its home on physical devices at the perimeter to a new virtual appliance form factor that runs on VMware vSphere, and have launched the new offering, WatchGuard XTMv, … Continue reading
If you work in the medical field, ensuring that you are taking all the right steps to be HIPAA compliant should be a top priority. While there is a lot that goes into the process, and corporate web security was not initially the core point of HIPAA, it plays a huge role in compliance. Some … Continue reading
© Iqoncept | Dreamstime.com When creating a password, do you create it based on convenience? Or security? Admittedly, I am one of the many who creates passwords that I won’t forgot (until now that is) sometimes using the same password for multiple things. A survey conducted by Network World found the 25 WORST passwords that … Continue reading
During the Holiday Season in particular online fraudsters are on the lookout for unsuspecting victims. Because of this, it is important to be overly-skeptical of any web page that asks you for your personal information; even if it’s a page you have visited in the past. Just last night, I was sent to a phishing … Continue reading
Coverage of a Fortune 500 company’s most recent security breach seems to be a regular topic on the nightly news. Lately, you may have heard about your favorite celebrity’s gmail account being hacked and shared with the world. Or the infamous hacktivist group “Anonymous” who’s ultimate goal is to take down the government through exposing … Continue reading
