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How to properly implement firewall egress filtering
Deploying outbound rules on a firewall is easier said than done. Scott Floyd reviews how to block outbound network traffic while avoiding mistakes that may lead to business process interruptions. Tip
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How to maintain network control plane security
Use access control lists and secure configurations to maintain the security of your organization's network control plane. Tip
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How to prepare for a secure network hardware upgrade
Thanks to the spread of 64-bit technologies and the growing interest in IPv6 -- not to mention the possibility of a merger or acquisition -- a major network hardware upgrade is a definite possibility for many organizations. Michael Cobb shows you how... Tip
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Smoothwall video: Smoothwall firewall offers defense in lean times
Peter Giannoulis of TheAcademyHome.com and TheAcademyPro.com details why Smoothwall may be a smart choice to protect SMBs or lower-priority assets on the cheap Tip
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Checklist: Three firewall configuration tips
If you are revisiting your firewall configurations, consider these three tips to help you monitor and manage your network traffic. Tip
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Network-based integrity monitoring keeps website hacks in check
Network integrity monitoring software brings the concept of file-based integrity monitoring, required by regulations such as PCI-DSS, to a company's online presence. Tip
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Firewall rule management best practices
Given the growing complexity of firewalls, organizations often have hundreds, even thousands, of rules to review and manage. But configuration doesn't have to be overly complicated. Michael Cobb offers best practices that can allow you to make change... Tip
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DNS rebinding defenses still necessary, thanks to Web 2.0
The scripted content and plug-ins of today's Web 2.0 websites have opened enterprise networks to an old threat: DNS rebinding. The attacks can create serious problems for your enterprise network, but the defenses are easier than you think. Security C... Tip
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Firewall redundancy: Deployment scenarios and benefits
There are, however, several good reasons to deploy multiple firewalls in your organization. Let's take a look at a few scenarios. Tip
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Bringing the network perimeter back from the 'dead'
In the past year, a number of security professionals from consulting firms have expressed the importance of endpoint security, going so far as to say the perimeter is dead. Not so fast, offers network security expert Mike Chapple. In this spirited ti... Tip