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Firewall management software simplifies firewall rules
Firewall management software allowed an information security executive to clean up firewall rules within his organization and impose firewall change management policy. News
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Cisco ASA and BGP peering problems: Command line tips
If you run into BGP peering problems because of a Cisco ASA or PIX firewallin the middle, there are a few simple command line fixes that will quickly solve the problem. Fast Packet blogger Brandon Carroll explains. Fast Packet
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Creating a firewall policy fault model with automatic correction
Firewall policy problems may be at the heart of firewalls that mistakenly block legitimate traffic or allow in troubled traffic. At LISA 2010, researchers propose creating a firewall policy fault model that can be used to implement automated correcti... Research Report
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Application-layer firewalls defend against attacks up the stack
Application-layer firewalls must be combined with lower-level network security firewalls in order to implement a network firewall strategy that defends against low-level attacks as well as application-aware attacks. Tip
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Next-generation firewalls not ready to replace all legacy firewalls
Application-aware firewalls enhance network security by offering deeper visibility, but enterprises will hang on to old-style firewalls. Article
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How to plan an out-of-band network management system
To design out-of-band network management systems that are both cost efficient and effective, networking teams must consider which assets are crucial for visibility and just how much information they need to see. Tip
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Wireshark network analyzer: The open source network monitoring tool
Wireshark, an open source network monitoring tool, can help networking pros in a variety of ways. This chapter excerpt from Wireshark expert Laura Chappell includes a checklist of what Wireshark can do for your network, as well as a free chapter down... Chapter Excerpt
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Top 10 reasons to learn Wireshark, the open source network analyzer
All network analysts should learn Wireshark, the open source network analyzer. This top 10 list of reasons includes what it could mean for your career and your network. Top 10
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Better than encryption? Unisys Stealth offers data parsing technology
The Unisys Stealth Solution uses data parsing -- an information dispersal algorithm -- along with VPN technology in a network security solution that enables data in motion to be completely unrecognizable to users without the right key. Article
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Performing a penetration test
Part 2 in our series on penetration testing, an ethical hacking technique, to help security professionals evaluate the effectiveness of information security measures within their organizations. Tutorial