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Network Access Control technologies

• two-factor authentication (2FA)

  Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification or dual-factor authentication, is a security process in which users provide two different authentication factors to verify themselves. Continue Reading

• Comparing inbound and outbound firewall rules for the enterprise

  Explore the differing roles of inbound versus outbound firewall rules for enterprise network security and the varying use cases for each. Continue Reading

• DMZ (networking)

  In computer networks, a DMZ (demilitarized zone), also sometimes known as a perimeter network or a screened subnetwork, is a physical or logical subnet that separates an internal local area network (LAN) from other untrusted networks -- usually the ... Continue Reading

• Cybersecurity frameworks hold key to solid security strategy

  Cybersecurity frameworks take work, but they help organizations clarify their security strategies. If you don't have one, here's what to consider, even for emerging perimeterless security options. Continue Reading

• How to put AI security to work in your organization

  Countering cyberthreats through human effort alone is impossible; you need to add AI and machine learning products to your security program. Here's how to get started. Continue Reading

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  • two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • DMZ (networking)
  • smart card
  • physical security

  • endpoint fingerprinting
  • defense in depth
  • phreak
  • masquerade

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• smart card

  A smart card is a physical card that has an embedded integrated chip that acts as a security token.Continue Reading

• Five questions to ask before purchasing NAC products

  Organizations are recognizing the need for network access control systems, but it is important to evaluate and perform research before you invest in enterprise NAC products.Continue Reading

• CISSP Domain 5 quiz: Types of access control systems

  Get ready for the CISSP exam with this 10-question practice quiz covering key concepts in Domain 5, including access control, identity, authentication and more.Continue Reading

• How to prevent password attacks and other exploits

  Prevention is essential to protection against various types of password attacks, unauthorized access and related threats. Expert Adam Gordon outlines how to proactively bolster your defenses.Continue Reading

• Learn how to identify and prevent access control attacks

  Once an attacker has gained entry to a network, the consequences can be severe. Find out how the right access control tools can help prevent that from happening.Continue Reading

• CISSP Domain 4 quiz: Network security basics

  Think you know network security basics inside and out? Take this 10-question quiz to find out how well you’ve prepared for Domain 4 of the CISSP exam.Continue Reading

• Prevent a network security attack by isolating the infrastructure

  It may sound like network security basics, but don't underestimate the power of proper segmentation and isolation as an effective way to protect your enterprise network from attack.Continue Reading

• CISSP Domain 4: Communications and network security

  Brush up on network security fundamentals like segmentation and secure routing in this CISSP exam study guide for Domain 4, Communication and Network Security.Continue Reading

• Learn what network access control systems can do for you

  Network access control systems keep rogue or compromised devices off of corporate networks. See how they work and the other security technologies with which they work.Continue Reading

• The importance of securing endpoints with antimalware protection

  All organizations need to protect their endpoints from outside malware with antimalware products, which are essential to an enterprise-wide security strategy.Continue Reading

• Set up your system for the best network security possible

  The IT pro's job is to ensure the best network security network performance both. Our guide provides solid steps to take right now to achieve both in this age of mobile and the internet of things.Continue Reading

• How a hybrid whitelisting-blacklisting approach can help enterprises

  Allowing known good applications and data isn't enough for enterprises. Beth Musumeci explains why a hybrid whitelisting-blacklisting approach is the best option for security.Continue Reading

• physical security

  Physical security is the protection of people and systems from damage or loss due to physical events such as fire, flood, disasters, crimes or accidents.Continue Reading

• Three steps to prevent and mitigate router security issues

  Numerous router security threats have made the news, threatening the integrity of enterprise data. Expert Kevin Beaver offers three steps for maintaining router safety.Continue Reading

• Can a read-only domain controller maximize DMZ security?

  Are read-only domain controllers a more secure option for setting up domain services in a DMZ than using a separate domain? Expert Kevin Beaver explains.Continue Reading

• Understanding endpoint security products, features and vendors

  Securing a plethora of enterprise endpoints is challenging. This guide will help you evaluate endpoint security capabilities, products and vendors.Continue Reading

• What is endpoint security? What benefits does it offer?

  The increased number of smartphones, laptops and other endpoints in the enterprise is a major security concern. Learn what endpoint security is and how it can help combat your enterprise security woes.Continue Reading

• Endpoint protection software features and functionality

  Learn about the different capabilities endpoint protection software often includes and the security benefits each of these capabilities have to offer.Continue Reading

• Whitelisting: Filtering for advanced malware prevention

  Though it's been maligned in the past, whitelisting can be an effective tactic for filtering advanced malware attacks against enterprise endpoints.Continue Reading

• Using whitelisting technology to defend against POS malware

  Learn how whitelisting technology can help protect point-of-sale terminals from being compromised by POS malware.Continue Reading

• From ABCs to BYOD

  Security 7 Award winner Phil Scrivano heads a BYOD program for the 17 public schools in Los Angeles County, securing network access from kindergarten on up.Continue Reading

• Endpoint security: RFP technology decisions

  Learn the different options of endpoint protection software and how each feature helps to detect and stop malicious behavior.Continue Reading

• Endpoint security: From business problem to technical solution

  Learn how endpoint protection software can help block malicious network traffic while providing secure access to your data.Continue Reading

• NAC security guide: How to achieve secure network access in the enterprise

  This multi-part network access control (NAC) security guide covers a variety of NAC-related topics, offering tips and expert advice on how to thoroughly secure network access to the enterprise.Continue Reading

• Secure VoIP tutorial: Understanding VoIP security best practices

  More organizations are choosing to implement VoIP telephony in the enterprise for its cost savings. However, securing the technology comes with its own price tag. This secure VoIP tutorial is a compilation of resources that review VoIP security best...Continue Reading

• endpoint fingerprinting

  Endpoint fingerprinting is a feature of enterprise network access control (NAC) products that enables discovery, classification and monitoring of connected devices, including non-traditional network endpoints such as smartcard readers, HVAC systems,...Continue Reading

• Endpoint protection best practices manual: Combating issues, problems

  Learn how to employ effective endpoint security controls, technologies and policies, and well as define methods and techniques for a multilayered endpoint defense system.Continue Reading

• defense in depth

  Defense in depth is the coordinated use of multiple security countermeasures to protect the integrity of the information assets in an enterprise... (Continued)Continue Reading

• phreak

  A phreak is someone who breaks into the telephone network illegally, typically to make free long-distance phone calls or to tap phone lines.Continue Reading

• masquerade

  In general, a masquerade is a disguise.Continue Reading

• network encryption (network layer or network level encryption)

  Network encryption (sometimes called network layer, or network level encryption) is a network security process that applies crypto services at the network transfer layer - above the data link level, but below the application level.Continue Reading

• VLAN hopping (virtual local area network hopping)

  VLAN hopping (virtual local area network hopping) is a method of attacking a network by sending packets to a port at a network end point that is not normally accessible to the sender.Continue Reading

• access log

  An access log is a list of all the requests for individual files that people have requested from a Web site.Continue Reading