Cyber Attack Technologies Various forms of cyber attacks are prevailing these days and method of attack sophistication has reached new levels where now attackers are not limited only to fake websites, messages or emails but also focus is on theft …
The Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) are two types of security appliances that provide various features and capabilities to companies. These appliances were created with the intention of safeguarding businesses from cyber threats. Today …
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 …
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 …
Cyber Attacks Cyber attacks are on rise since Covid 19 at a more rapid pace compared to before. Various forms of cyber attack techniques being used by hackers to gain access to organizations resulting in devastating effects such as unauthorized …
Firewalls are the backbone of all networks and they have come a long way from traditional packet-based filtering firewalls to Next generation firewalls having convention firewall with network device filtering functions involving deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention system (IPS), TLS …
Attackers are constantly looking for vulnerabilities to penetrate your networks. Protection against direct, external threats require extensive network security functions deployed on the edge. Protections on the edge are provided by stateful and next generation firewalls (NGFWs) which offer features …
(Diagram depicting Palo Alto vs Fortinet Firewall) Organizations need to keep pace with rapid increase in technology demands such as remote working, anywhere connectivity, lower latency , increased availability along with protection of infrastructure from a never ending list of …
Application aware security is the need of the IT enterprises. Companies are replacing the old and outdated firewalls with Next generation firewalls which are application aware and this evolution can be attributed to web 2.0 where web-based applications and services …
Centralized network management and analysis of network devices is one of the vital requirements of enterprise networks. Individual network component monitoring in larger networks brings a lot of overhead in terms of skills, resources, expertise and not a viable solution …
Introduction to Hashing Data structure often contains a lot of data that is difficult to search through. Hashing is an effective solution that can be used to map these large datasets to much smaller tables by utilizing a unique Hash …
All communication in Internet world is govern by OSI (Open Systems Interconnect) framework. There are seven layers in OSI model and each layer performs a set of functions to ensure data delivery to its intended recipient. The layer 3 or …
Without CPUs and GPUs, computers couldn’t function. The CPU’s control unit organizes several tasks and executes memory instructions as the computer’s “brain”. The graphics processing unit (GPU) has expanded to do many computational processes despite its origins in visual rendering. …
Wifi6 vs Wifi5 vs Wifi4 In the wireless world, Wi-Fi is the term that is similar in general to access of wireless. Although the fact is that this specific trademark is owned by Wi-Fi Alliance. This dedicated group takes care …
Introduction to SSE & SASE Security and network architecture have taken a front seat since cloud adoption is all time high and constantly growing. The demand for remote workforce is increasing and per Gartner research demand for remote working is …
CASB vs SASE: Introduction As more and more data moves onto the cloud new tools and methods are evolving to control data and adhere to security regulations. Coronavirus pandemic is becoming an acceleration factor as all around the world companies …
Internet Service Providers Internet service providers are organizations which provide internet connection to end users and other organizations which can be customer businesses, individuals. ISPs have made it easier and affordable to connect to the internet. ISP acts like a …
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 …
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 …
Ethical Hacking and cyber security are two concepts we often remain confused about. To get a basic idea of the difference between ethical hacking and cyber security, remember that both terms have the same goal: to keep data safe. The …
SD-WAN Solutions Penetration of cloud all around the enterprises also brought the need for hybrid networking solutions supporting private WANs and commodity Internet connections to support adoption of cloud applications, remote connectivity, scalability with application performance and including visibility. Major …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two emerging concepts which are playing a very crucial role since the Covid pandemic hit us. Both technologies are being used to study the new virus, test potential medical treatments, analyse impact on public …
Firewalls are the primary line of defense for organizations; they are there for more than three decades but evolved and came a long way with drastic features and also sold now as separate appliances and make smarter decisions about what …
Firewalls are the first line of defense for an organization’s networks. Firewalls come in different categories – they can be a hardware appliance, software based or virtual. The increasing penetration of cloud computing infrastructures has given rise to virtual firewalls. …
Understanding each Encryption Technique When we dive in-depth to explore more about wireless key management and encryption technologies, then we would find that network protocols play an imperative part in it. As we are dealing with the technologies that are …
In the realm of data security, hashing and encryption are commonly employed to protect information from unauthorized access. While both methods have distinct processes and advantages, they are occasionally mistakenly used interchangeably. This blog will delve into the definitions of …
Computer communication networks are growing at a rapid pace, they are based on technology which provides the technical infrastructure, whereas routing protocols are used for transmission of data packets across the Internet. Routing protocols specify how routers communicate with each …
Introduction to VPLS As we have already discussed MPLS in detail in our previous article, so here I will focus on VPLS first and then the differences between the two. VPLS i.e. Virtual Private LAN Service. It is a service that …
In order to access the Internet, we need one public IP address; however, we can use Private IP address in private networks. The Network address translation (NAT) allows multiple devices to access the Internet with a single public IP address. …
When it comes to software testing, there are two main approaches – manual testing and automated testing. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it can be difficult to decide which approach is best for your needs. In …
What is FortiClient? FortiClient is an app to provides UTM features like web filtering, giving web security and content-based filtering. FortiClient app is installed in the user’s system and tracks the traffic based on policy. The web application firewall offers malware …
Enterprises are moving their workloads on cloud infrastructure. Gartner forecasts that globally public cloud spending will increase by 18.4% in 2021 to a total of $304.9 billion. As organizations shift IT spend more and more on cloud services, they are …
A common question arises in the mind of IT focals related to Cloud access security broker (CASB) service products such as we already have a web proxy firewall then how is this different? Is CASB a replacement for web proxy/ …
Today, a lot of people use proxy servers to access their accounts, so they may alter their IP addresses and stay out of trouble. The same cannot be said for all IP addresses. There are two types of IP proxies …
Software testing is a critical component of the software development process. When it comes to software testing, there are two main types: exploratory and scripted testing. Both testing methods have their merits and can be used in different scenarios depending …
Low-code vs No-code No-code and low-code software are both ways of building apps with limited coding experience. But they each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the right one for your team and project can help you create an …
In this 21st century, humans rely more on machines than any other thing. So it is important to know about the important technologies that make the machines reliable. Yes, they are automation and artificial Intelligence. Automation has been among humans …
Financial institutions have faced significant challenges in terms of fraud detection, wealth management, investment advice, customer analytics, and so on. These challenges are difficult for human experts to deal with and require an overhauled approach that utilizes artificial intelligence. Artificial …
Whenever networks are implemented and different devices try to communicate over the network. Some of the other reference models are being referred to which is a standard specification or framework to provide standardization on how implementation, connectivity, communication will happen. …
Though it’s been a while since cloud technology was introduced into our world still there is much confusion surrounding Network Security and Cloud Security. If you are one of those who can’t find the difference between these two terms: Network …