Network Security

Can network security devices replace firewalls?

There are many new network security devices on the market today. Expert Chris Partsenidis opines on whether these can replace firewalls.Answer

What kind of security protections does a cloud service provider offer?

Amy Larsen-DeCarlo writes that enterprises can expect similar security protections from cloud providers as they get from traditional hosting services.Answer

In 2013, Cisco network security product strategy to key on integration

Video: Cisco SVP Chris Young details the vendor's 2013 network security product strategy, specifically combining more features into its line of ASA firewalls.Video

SSL certificate management: A practical guide

Certificate management is faced by many but understood by few. This guide provides a refresher of the basics and covers common tasks.Tip

Networking blogs: Tips for network strategies, handling tech support

Bloggers in this week's roundup advise ditching tech-specific plans for more general corporate strategies, and approaching tech support with caution.Fast packet | 04 Apr 2013

Networking blogs: Snags in wireless management, tips for smart storage

In this week's networking roundup, bloggers discuss the good and bad of wireless management and why IT should trust their smart storage technology.Fast packet | 26 Mar 2013

Networking blogs: Better BYOD policies, Aerohive updates HiveManager

In this networking blog roundup, learn why better BYOD policies are user-oriented, and find out what the HiveManager update means for WLAN security.Fast packet | 20 Mar 2013

Network Innovation Award: Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls

Palo Alto has won the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for next-generation firewalls that work throughout campus and data center networks.News | 15 Mar 2013

Dell SonicWall SuperMassive 9000 fills enterprise firewall gap

The SuperMassive 9000 series fills the gap between Dell SonicWall's SMB and service provider firewall products.News | 05 Mar 2013

Developing data security policy for BYOD

Expert Rainer Enders offers tips for a data security policy that will ensure personal data remains secure on enterprise devices -- and vice versa.Answer

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Gain expert insight into how to build your network infrastructure to enable the changing face of IT. Tackle your everyday networking challenges with expert advice to keep your network up and running.Feature

Enterprise security: What's the best mobile device management system?

VPN expert Rainer Enders shows the difference between mobile device management systems and enterprise application stores for mobile device security.Answer

Is WEP cracking still a worrisome WLAN security issue?

Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains to what extent WEP cracking remains a worrisome issue. It all depends on your company's WLAN security policy.Answer

Is 802.1X authentication good enough for WLAN access control?

Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains why you shouldn't stop using 802.1X authentication methods for enterprise WLAN access control.Answer

How the 802.11ac standard impacts security

The upcoming 802.11ac standard is an improvement over 802.11n, but how could security be impacted? Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains.Answer

Zappos cloud security strategy: Distributed management

Are application signatures the new firewall-rules bloat?

We've all heard of firewall-rules bloat, but the problem could get worse considering all of the application signatures that must be maintained in next-generation firewalls.Tip

Do you need virtual firewalls? What to consider first

With virtual firewalls, you can avoid routing traffic out of the virtual environment to pass through a physical firewall. But there are challenges to consider in going virtual.Tip

Wireless sniffing best practices using Wireshark

Wireless sniffing using Wireshark lets engineers troubleshoot poor performance and connectivity problems, as well as analyze traffic activity on the network.Book Chapter

Coping with BYOD

From virtual desktop infrastructure to NAC, network engineers are testing a host of technologies to handle mobility.Network Evolution Ezine

Network security assessment: Test firewalls, IDS in multiple ways

Network administrators need to test internal systems such as firewalls and IPS/IDS devices to ensure their networks are safe.Tip

Network security assessment: Internal testing relies on various tools

Network administrators need to know what steps to take to protect their networks against internal threats.Tip

Networking Update: Cisco buys Ubiquisys, strategies for analyzing VoFi

In this week's roundup, bloggers discuss Cisco's acquisition of Ubiquisys and offer strategies for VoFi analysis and engineering firewall policies.Fast Packet | 10 Apr 2013

SSL certificate management: A practical guide

Certificate management is faced by many but understood by few. This guide provides a refresher of the basics and covers common tasks.Tip

How does advanced malware use the network against you?

Find out how advanced malware can be detected by tracking its abnormal network behavior.Feature

Advanced threat protection: Behavior-profiling network communications

Advanced threat protection specializes in detecting advanced and persistent malware inside networks?Feature

Networking blogs: Better BYOD policies, Aerohive updates HiveManager

In this networking blog roundup, learn why better BYOD policies are user-oriented, and find out what the HiveManager update means for WLAN security.Fast packet | 20 Mar 2013

Network Innovation Award: Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls

Palo Alto has won the SearchNetworking Network Innovation Award for next-generation firewalls that work throughout campus and data center networks.News | 15 Mar 2013

What to consider when choosing an MDM system

Choosing an MDM system can be a complicated process, but expert Rainer Enders breaks down the considerations into straightforward terms in this tip.Answer

Networking blog roundup: Cisco NAM; why BGP matters in an SDN world

In this week's networking blog roundup, bloggers consider the significance of the new Cisco NAM and troubleshoot high CPU usage in an ASA firewall.Fast Packet | 25 Feb 2013

Enterprise security: What's the best mobile device management system?

VPN expert Rainer Enders shows the difference between mobile device management systems and enterprise application stores for mobile device security.Answer

Network Innovation Awards granted for emerging network technologies

SearchNetworking.com's Network Innovation Award goes to a variety of companies that have made advances in a range of networking technologies.News | 06 Aug 2012

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Michael Morisy is the Features Writer for TechTarget Networking Media.Contributor

Global manufacturer revamps access control with ForeScout NAC

Global manufacturer installs ForeScout NAC to lock down ports and simplify guest network access control.News | 17 Jul 2012

Are application signatures the new firewall-rules bloat?

We've all heard of firewall-rules bloat, but the problem could get worse considering all of the application signatures that must be maintained in next-generation firewalls.Tip

Do you need virtual firewalls? What to consider first

With virtual firewalls, you can avoid routing traffic out of the virtual environment to pass through a physical firewall. But there are challenges to consider in going virtual.Tip

Deep packet inspection vendors: Quite the diverse crew

Deep packet inspection vendors can vary from traditional network infrastructure vendors to third-party specialists. Here we run down a smattering of providers and their offerings.Tip

Deep packet inspection tools: Proxy vs. stream-based

As more enterprises consider deep packet inspection tools, network managers must choose the technique that works best for them.Tip

Coping with BYOD

From virtual desktop infrastructure to NAC, network engineers are testing a host of technologies to handle mobility.Network Evolution Ezine

Network access security challenges: Mobility requires new strategies

With employees accessing core applications on personal devices, engineers are facing new network access security challenges that require intelligence on all components.Tip