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The benefits of application proxy firewalls
Michael Cobb explains the benefits of application proxy firewalls as compared to other firewall technologies including packet filtering firewalls and stateful inspection firewalls or circuit-level gateways. Ask the Expert
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Quiz: Securing the application layer
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the information presented in the Integration of Networking and Security school lesson on securing the application layer. Quiz
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Avoid common Web application firewall configuration errors
Web application firewalls are fundamental to the security of any Web application, but they are only truly effective if configured properly. Nick Garlick reviews the best ways to avoid common WAF implementation errors. Tip
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Web application firewall use goes beyond compliance, company finds
Web application firewall deployments have been mostly driven by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, but one firm has discovered alternative benefits. Article
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PCI 6.6 Web application security mandates burden smaller companies
Expensive source code reviews, or complex Web application firewalls, are required for PCI compliance, but many midmarket companies don't have the money or expertise to buy and run these tools. Article
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Common PCI questions: Web application firewalls or source code review?
Is it better to use Web application firewalls, automated source code security reviews or vulnerability scans? Michael Cobb reviews your options. Tip
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IT pros find corporate firewall rules tough to navigate
Tweaking rules could result in disrupting business communications or opening a hole for unauthorized traffic. Firewall management tools ease the burden. Column
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PCI compliance requirement 1: Firewalls
PCI experts Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle review Requirement 1 of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, which includes a mandate for stateful inspection firewalls. Video
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Comparing an application proxy firewall and a gateway server firewall
There are many types of firewalls in use in today's enterprises, so it's easy to get confused about the functions of each. In this expert response, learn the difference between a proxy server firewall and a gateway server firewall. Ask the Expert
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Citrix virtual desktop, app delivery controller includes security benefits
Citrix Systems' Receiver simplifies secure VDI deployments; NetScaler VPX offers portable Web application firewall combined with application acceleration and network features. Article
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