Application firewall security
Learn how to choose an application firewall that meets your organization's needs, where to place it to maximize effectiveness, tackle common configuration and vulnerability issues, and control the amount of traffic between secured and unsecured environments.
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Application firewall security News
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March 08, 2019
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Mar'19
VMware firewall strategy to focus on 'known good' behavior
VMware is taking a different approach to firewalls by focusing on 'known good' behavior to better police east-west traffic within enterprise environments.
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April 24, 2018
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Apr'18
Akamai touts network perimeter security shifts, zero-trust model
As network perimeter security grows less practical, Akamai talks at RSA Conference about moving beyond firewalls to improve authentication with a zero-trust model.
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June 02, 2016
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Jun'16
Lack of bug bounty programs won't deter cyber extortion attacks
IBM reports 30 'bug poaching' cyber extortion attacks in the past year, as black hat hackers aim to "help" enterprises by exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities.
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April 10, 2015
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Apr'15
Ways to secure Web apps: WAFs, RASP and more
Protecting a Web application increasingly means tuning your protections to the individual characteristics of your applications. There’s more than one way to go about this, though. In this three-part guide we review best practices for taking your Web...
Application firewall security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Web application firewall (WAF)
A Web application firewall (WAF) is a firewall that monitors, filters or blocks traffic to and from a Web application. WAFs are especially useful to companies that provide products or services over the Internet. Continue Reading
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virtual firewall
A virtual firewall is a firewall device or service that provides network traffic filtering and monitoring for virtual machines (VMs) in a virtualized environment. Continue Reading
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next-generation firewall (NGFW)
A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a part of the third generation of firewall technology that is implemented in either hardware or software and is capable of detecting and blocking sophisticated attacks by enforcing security policies at the ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Application firewall security Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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The developer's role in application security strategy
Developers often pay lip service about being integral to application security, but they usually don't consider vulnerabilities until much too late in the dev process. Continue Reading
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Are third-party firewalls worth the investment?
It might be effective, but Windows Firewall is not the be-all and end-all of security. In some cases, third-party firewalls add the extra layer of protection IT needs. Continue Reading
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Is AWS WAF worth considering for enterprise cloud?
The new Amazon WAF offers firewall features for the cloud. Expert Dan Sullivan explains how Amazon WAF can be integrated in the enterprise cloud. Continue Reading
Manage Application firewall security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Introduction to Web application firewalls in the enterprise
Expert Brad Causey takes a close look at Web application firewalls, explains how WAF technology can prevent Internet-based attacks from known and unknown applications threats, and offers advice on WAF management and deployment. Continue Reading
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How to conduct a next-generation firewall evaluation
Before buying a next-generation firewall, read this essential guide that will walk your business through the process, from evaluation to purchase. Continue Reading
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Final considerations before a next-gen firewall purchase
View expert advice on seven final factors to take into account before making a next-gen firewall purchase, from vendor support options and ongoing costs to integration capabilities and community support. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Application firewall security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Steps to improve an application environment and fix flaws
Eliminating application security flaws from an enterprise's server can be a complex task. Learn steps to take in order to improve application security with expert Kevin Beaver. Continue Reading
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How are FTP injection attacks carried out on Java and Python?
Vulnerabilities in Java and Python have opened them up to possible FTP injections. Expert Nick Lewis explains how enterprises can mitigate these attacks. Continue Reading
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How to resolve a Web application security vulnerability
Web application security vulnerabilities can exist from browser to SSL/TLS. Expert Brad Causey explains how application security testing and Web application firewalls can address this. Continue Reading