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Using the network to secure the application layer


According to a SearchSecurity.com survey of nearly 900 IT professionals, 80% of networking and security pros are concerned about application layer threats. In this lesson, application security expert Michael Cobb offers an overview of how the network can be used to secure application layer gateways.

About the author:
Michael Cobb is the founder and managing director of Cobweb Applications Ltd.

IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (1) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (1) , WEBCASTS (1)

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Defending layer 7: A look inside application-layer firewalls
Submitted By: SearchSecurity.com | 17 Mar 2007
TIP - Application-layer firewalls can provide Layer 7 security on a more granular level, and may even help organizations to get more out of existing network devices.
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Quiz: Using the network to secure the application layer
SearchSecurity.com | 17 Mar 2007
QUIZ - Test your knowledge of this lesson in SearchSecurity.com's Integration of Networking and Security School.
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Balancing security and performance - Protecting Layer 7 on the network - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   20 MAR 2007, 00:00 EST (05:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   This webcast will explain options for securing application-layer traffic using network security technologies, architectures and processes, including Layer 7 switches, firewalls, IDS/IPS, NBAD and more.
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