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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Evolution of Firewalls: Sonicwall Firewall Firewall technologies have evolved at a very rapid pace since its inception and from initial packet filtering firewalls which use to inspect packet traffic and took decision to allow or reject packets, which is then …
Objectives Routing in Fortinet FortiGate Configuration Steps of Static Routing Configuration Steps of Dynamic Routing (BGP) Policy Base Routing Routing Monitor GUI Troubleshooting Commands for Routing in FortiGate Routing in Fortinet FortiGate Firewall Routing means how a packet can …
Single Sign On & FortiGate Single Sign On Single Sign On (SSO) is a process that allows users to automatically log into every application after being identified, regardless of platform, technology, and domain. FortiGate Single Sign On (FSSO) is a …
Factory default means resetting the device to the original default configuration and deleting all customized configuration from the firewall/device. Why do we need to reset the firewall to factory default? Device is crashed and need to remove from network Remove …
What Are Firewall Policies? Firewall policies define which traffic matches them and what FortiGate does when traffic does match, should the traffic be allowed? Initially FortiGate basis this decision on simple criteria, such as the source of the traffic then …
FortiGate fundamentals and principles involve high security infrastructure and provide a secure set up to the client. FortiGate Firewall is the most respected and highly used security product in the market. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to achieve …
Firewalls have always been the first line of defence, traditional firewalls have a set of rules to keep bad traffic and requests from malicious hackers away from organization networks. The role of traditional firewalls is however changing and getting replaced …
Traditional firewalls have come a long way by providing a clear overview of network traffic jams. Allows or blocks traffic according to port, state and protocols and filters traffic as per rules specified by firewall administrators. NGFWs have eventually changed …
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 …