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Why Network Security Audits Are Critical for Your Business

  Why Network Security Audits Are Critical for Your Business While businesses of all sizes increasingly rely on networked systems in day-to-day business-to-business activities in today's digital era, that reliance leads to increasing cyber threat risks as well. Failsafe security measures should be established for round-the-clock protection. These include various types of firewall protection and physical security recommendations and restrictions for network firewalls. Virtual surveillance should also prove to be an effective way to keep protection without compromising speed. This is most important when it comes to points where intruders used to infiltrate networks and systems. Identify and Address Vulnerabilities Before They Become Exploited The main reason many network security audits are carried out is to single out all the vulnerabilities within your system before they are infiltrated by the cybercriminals. Be it obsolete software, weak passwords or misconfigured firewalls, a se...

Understanding the key differences between Firewall and Web Application Firewall

Understanding the key differences between Firewall and Web Application Firewall  It is essential to protect your network and apps from cyber threats in the modern digital environment. While traditional firewalls and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)  are both vital components of cybersecurity systems, they serve distinct purposes and operate in different manners. Organizations can select the right methods to protect their assets when they are informed of these differences. What is a Firewall? An untrusted external network, like the internet, can be separated from a trusted internal network by a typical firewall. According to predetermined security requirements, it keeps an eye on and controls all incoming and leaving traffic. Software-based, hardware-based, or a combination of both can be used as firewalls. Their primary field of focus is network-layer security, where they filter traffic according to protocols, port numbers, and IP addresses. This suggests that they are efficie...