In the rapidly evolving digital world, cloud security remains a pivotal concern for businesses and individuals. As we increasingly rely on cloud-based services for everything from data storage to application hosting, robust security measures become paramount. One key aspect of …
A remote access VPN (virtual private network) allows clients who are working remotely to firmly access and utilize applications and servers that deploys in the office Data Centre and head office, encrypting all VPN traffic the users send and receive …
Encrypting SSL traffic is critical for user privacy and to securely conduct business across the net. Indeed we have seen a huge rise in websites shifting to SSL in recent years. This is a good thing however traffic can be …
There are few ways to deploy Checkpoint Firewall in the network. Standalone Deployment Distributed Deployment Here, we will discuss Standalone and Distributed Modes of Checkpoint Deployment. Let’s start with Standalone Mode. Checkpoint Deployment Modes Standalone Deployment Mode Both Firewall and …
Hashing and encryption are one of the key mechanisms to secure data. A variety of algorithms exist in the cyber world to secure data with different key lengths – 64-bit, 128-bit, 256 bit and so on. However, the secure hash …
What is Checkpoint VSX? Checkpoint VSX full form is Virtual System eXtension (VSX), a product that runs multiple virtual firewalls in the same hardware firewall. You can purchase hardware appliances with Licence of Virtual firewall. Using one hardware you will …
A firewall policy outlines the way an organization’s firewalls should handle the traffic that comes into and out of the specified IP addresses and address ranges, protocols, applications and content types governed by the organization’s security policies. Organizations should carry …
Many active Internet users know about proxies and VPNs, but there is an easier and more flexible way of staying anonymous. Find more information about it right now! What are Residential Proxies? A resident proxy is an intermediate server through …
Before starting to explore Checkpoint NGX Firewall technologies, it is critical to comprehend Checkpoint 3-Tier architecture. This architecture describes the relationships between the components of Checkpoint, as well as how they work together as a harmonious unit. Each element has …
Checkpoint HA High Availability is the feature of firewall in which it eliminates the single point of failure in the network. Two firewalls make a cluster and act as an active passive mode. Active firewall handles the network traffic while …
Cisco FTD NAT: Introduction An IP address is the basis of every communication over the network and Internet. Each computer device is assigned an IP address within an IP network which identifies the host as a unique entity. But due …
NAT-Network Address Translation NAT is a process that enables a single device such as a firewall or router to act as an agent between the internet or public network to LAN or private segment. NAT is usually use for below …
NAT Type 1 vs 2 vs 3 Nowadays, the 2 major gaming console types used extensively around the globe are Sony PlayStation Microsoft Xbox NAT stands for Network Address Translation, which represents the ability to translate a public IP address …
In the networking world IP address translation is required so that internal systems could have access to the external world or Internet. The IPv4 scheme can have a maximum of four billion IPv4 addresses in theory but the actual number …
Security is of paramount concern while using the Internet and its services. Have you ever thought about how secure your data is over the Internet while working? When I am connecting to the Internet, we are taking ISP services so …
Objectives High Availability HA Modes FGCP (FortiGate Clustering Protocol) Heartbeat Interfaces and Virtual IP Interfaces HA Requirement Configure Primary FortiGate Firewall Configure Secondary FortiGate Firewall HA-Troubleshooting What is High Availability? High Availability (HA) is a feature of Firewalls in which …
Companies of all sizes are becoming increasingly aware of the need for stronger user authentication to reduce the risk of cyber attacks. This is particularly true in light of recent high-profile attacks on accounts from Internet users such as celebrities, …
Web hacking is scary. We all know that! Yet, we need to talk about web hacking. The 2021 Cyber Threat Report by SonicWall reveals an alarming 62% increase in ransomware worldwide. Frightening, isn’t it? In this blog post, we’re going …
Network security is of paramount importance for IT administrators. Various ways and means and a variety of tools are used to protect organization networks from internal and external attacks. All communications in a network happens via IP addresses as per …
Homomorphic encryption is a powerful and innovative type of encryption that promises to revolutionize the way that data is secured and shared. HE is a relatively new technology and is still in the early stages of research and development. However, …
Well, not always. As VPN is a new concept , so the rules are murky and open to multiple interpretations. Though all good VPN companies will do their best to protect your data, privacy, and overall security on the web, …
Objectives IPSec IKE Site to Site VPN between two FortiGate Sites Phase I and Phase II Parameters Tunnel Configuration Troubleshooting Commands IPSec VPN Configuration: Fortigate Firewall IPsec: It is a vendor neutral security protocol which is used to link …
Introduction to ISP & VPN Internet service providers (ISP) facilitates internet navigation and helps in transmitting all your Internet packets however VPN creates a secure tunnel where data is encrypted during transmission. Often people get confused between the two terms …
In today’s internet world a good NAC solution partner is needed for every company involved in the digital or e-commerce industries. In this article, you will get to know the top 10 NAC solutions for your business. Let’s start the …
In today’s world, securing online businesses and safeguarding sensitive data is a top priority for web-based businesses. Network access control (NAC) solutions have become highly useful in achieving this crucial goal. NAC systems act as gatekeepers, controlling who can access …
Kill switch in VPN A VPN kill switch is also known as an internet kill switch. For the VPN security solution, a VPN kill switch is a critical piece. It is considered to be the top feature for the best …
VPN (Virtual private Network) has become an essential part of network and security suite when it comes to secured communication over Internet. VPN forms secured tunnels between a local client and a remote server. Remote and mobile workers use VPN …
We occasionally run into issues online browsing that prevent us from visiting a website. Our connection, the software we employ, or the device itself may occasionally be at fault. However, the website may be preventing us due to a fault. …
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that creates a secure and encrypted connection over the internet, allowing users to access the internet as if they were connected to a private network. VPNs are used for several purposes, primarily …
Below are the key profile types provisioned in Palo Alto Firewall. Lets discus all the profile types one by one – Palo Alto Security Profiles & Security Policies While security policy rules enable to allow or block traffic in network, …
Unless you’ve been living on another planet for the last several years, you’ll have heard the term “cyberattack” thrown around literally everywhere—from news channels to social media. For some people, the concept of a cyberattack is still a little hard …
Introduction Palo Alto GlobalProtect is a network security for endpoints that protects mobile workforce by extending the Next-Generation Security Platform to all users geographically anywhere. GlobalProtect secures traffic by applying security policies with Palo Alto next-generation to the application. GlobalProtect …
There are several aspects to security and Network Security is one of the key components in this. Network security protects networks from unauthorized access and threats. Organizations deploy or adapt measures to protect networks from malicious attackers. Network security devices …
SD-WAN Local Breakout SD-WAN is a virtual interface which connects different link types using a group of member interfaces. Using SD-WAN simplifies configuration for administrators who can configure a single set of routes and firewall policies and deploy them to …
Objectives FortiGate1 has two WAN links and FortiGate2 has single WAN link Create site-to-site route based VPN with Redundant Connection Configure Dead-Peer-Detection failover Configure Link-Health Partial Redundancy is where we don’t have primary and secondary WAN connections on both peer1 …
Both the proxy and the firewall limit or block connections to and from a network but in a different way. While a firewall filters and blocks communication (ports or unauthorized programs that seek unauthorized access to our network), a proxy …
What is URL Filtering? Sometimes you browse your favorite social networking site on any of the web browser and that web browser displays the message “You are not allowed to browse following website”. This is because of the URL filtering. …
Traditional model of working from the office is quickly diminishing and becoming a thing of the past. As we transition to a hybrid model of working, network security becomes more and more complex. At the same time organizations resources are …
Many people don’t think twice about giving out their contact numbers. But did you know that this seemingly ordinary practice could expose you to a variety of threats? The fact is, your phone number belongs to personally identifiable information, commonly …
In today’s digital age, protecting our privacy and security online has become increasingly important. With the rise of cyber threats and the constant tracking of our online activities, it’s crucial to find effective ways to safeguard our personal information. Three …
FortiAnalyzer: Security Management Platform FortiAnalyzer aggregates log data from one or more Fortinet devices and creates a single platform to view all the reports and events. It can fetch logs from the Fortinet devices once devices are registered to FortiAnalyzer. …
Granular level management of access and security controls is the focus of security techniques deployed nowadays as attacks have become more and more sophisticated so is the dynamics of protection also getting changed frequently. Virtually restricted access to any device …
Configuring SD WAN Load balancing Below is the network setup on which we will configure FortiGate SD-WAN with load balancing for two different ISPs. Parameters which we have taken are LAN Port & Segment -> LAN Port 3 & 10.10.10.108 WAN …
FortiGate packet flow is also known as Life of a Packet. This is the process when the packet enters the Ingress interface and exits from the Egress interface. Stages of FortiGate Packet Flow FortiGate packet flow consist of 4 stages …
Firewalls have come a long way since their inception in the year 1908s. The initial firewall was built by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) as a packet filtering firewall which simply inspected packet traffic and if it doesn’t match rules packet …