Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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How to implement cloud-based security services
Implementing cloud-based security services has rewards, but network pros must evaluate the cloud provider's architecture for security and reliability. Expert Tip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Planning a virtualization firewall strategy
Creating a virtualization firewall strategy entails determining exactly how you want to protect your virtual environments and then implementing firewall segmentation for security. Tip