Pic: Showing How Cisco FTD URL Filtering works URL filtering or content filtering is one of the key features of firewalls. It helps to prevent access to harmful and malicious content which could cause data loss, system crash, virus or …
High availability (HA) refers to a system or component that is operational without interruption for long periods of time. High availability (HA) is measured as a percentage, with a 100% percent system indicating a service that experiences zero downtime. High …
To ensure uptime and continuous availability in the event of disaster is a required key feature for any production environments be it servers, networks and other computing equipment. All Cisco devices majority support high availability (HA) also known as failover. …
Some protocols like HTTPS use Secure socket layer (SSL), transport layer protocol (TLS) to encrypt traffic for secure transmissions. As the system cant inspect encrypted connections we first must decrypt to apply access roles which consider higher layer traffic characteristics …
The acronym DDI stands for DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM). The combination of these three crucial networking elements into a single management solution is referred to by this widely used acronym. A DDI solution offers a centralised platform …
Majority of Cisco devices provide command line interface (CLI) as we call it to configure, manage and troubleshoot devices. Use of CLI allows users to execute Cisco IOS commands directly and simply as well as via remote access. In today’s …
“Cloud is Everywhere.” Yes, if you are reading this article, you are using cloud services directly or indirectly. In other words, cloud computing services are crucial to everyone’s daily lives. In fact, a number of titans of the digital industry …
In the evaluation of next generation firewalls (NGFW), the next leap made by Cisco FTD is (Unified Firepower threat defence) software which includes not just NGFW but also Next generation Intrusion prevention systems (NGIP), Advanced Malware protection (AMP) and many …
With the increasing popularity of mobile devices, businesses have been looking for ways to engage their customers more effectively. One of the solutions they have come up with is progressive web apps (PWAs). In this post, we will discuss what …
Mixed reality (MR) is a technology that has been gaining traction in recent years and is quickly becoming a powerful tool in various industries. In this blog article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what MR is, the different types …
Introduction to Web Application Vulnerabilities Web application vulnerabilities are glitches or imperfections found in the system. These can lead to security risks, such as cyber-attacks or data breaches. Sadly, these risks occur more often than network or asset dangers. According …
Are you wondering what all the buzz around Virtual Reality (VR) is about? VR is rapidly becoming a major part of our lives, from gaming to entertainment to education. In this article, we will explore the basics of virtual reality, …
Career in Cybersecurity In this digital world, data is everywhere. This ensures that there are ample opportunities for people who have a passion for ethical hacking, known as “ethical hackers” to find jobs with companies that need their services. A …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Securing incoming and outgoing traffic while keeping track of each link that staff members click might be difficult. Hackers have recently started to pay attention to DNS since any faults could serve as a route for them to exploit vulnerabilities …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What is NAT (Network Address Translation)? Many firewalls include network address translation, a procedure that translates between internal and external IP addresses. NAT enables a private network to use non-routable internal IP addresses that are mapped to one or more …
(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 …
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 …
Nowadays, websites enable you to connect with people around the world, promote businesses, raise awareness, develop a brand, process payments from clients, and much more. For these reasons, it is important to have a website of your own. In this …
(Diagram depicting firewall acting as Egress Gateway) As enterprises are moving onto cloud their critical business applications, infrastructure services and use of hybrid clouds have evolved, secure networking is the demand of time along with performance and scalability of networks …
As critical organization infrastructures are moving onto cloud and relying more on Internet networking services it is essential for networks to be resilient having ability to provide and maintain an acceptable level of service in the event of faults and …
Process Automation As per Gartner prediction 72% of the enterprises will be working with Robotic process automation (RPA) in next two years and Digital process automation (DPA) is identified as major component for digital transformation with DPA market worth $6.76 …
Prerequisites to Configure Checkpoint Firewall Sometimes in the network we need to install a new Checkpoint Firewall from scratch which requires a few prerequisite as follows: Console Cable Physical access to device (arrange any local site Engineer) Bootable USB Stick …
Today, engineering graduates dream of getting a job at a leading Software Development or Information Technology company. But software engineers are not only needed in technical companies but there are also good career opportunities in other firms. One of them …
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 …
Are you looking to boost your productivity and efficiency as an IT administrator? If so, you’ll love the BackBox Automation Tool. This tool will help streamline your day-to-day operations, increase visibility into your network and accelerate troubleshooting. It’s the perfect …
A huge amount of the work that goes into running a small or medium sized business is related to the management of resources. Resources can include finances, inventoried items, important data and customer information among other things. A company cannot …
If you want to earn a certificate in cloud computing, there’s no doubt that Microsoft is the most popular organisation among others. Azure AZ 500 is one such certified exam that perfectly fits those looking for a career in this …
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 …
What is Web Hosting? Web hosting services let organizations and persons publish on the Internet or Internet page and plays a critical role in online presence. These websites are stored on systems hosted over the web or Internet. There are …
Why Time Tracking Software? Businesses around the world work hard to improve their management skills and stay competitive in a business world that is increasingly evolving. Presently, technology is by far the most utilized in the world of business. Various …
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. …
Software as a Service (SaaS) is an umbrella term for cloud-based services delivered to customers over the internet. The software operates on a subscription model, helping businesses reduce capital expenditure and operational expenses by shifting from upfront payments for software …
Checkpoint Firewall Packet Flow In the above image Checkpoint Firewall packet flow is shown. Let’s start with Anti-spoofing. Anti-Spoofing Anti-spoofing is a technique which can identify the packet and drop it if the packet has a FAKE/False source address. Let’s …
Software as a service (SaaS) is a type of software deployment model that delivers software services to users over the internet. The SaaS model enables third-party vendors to develop and host software applications so they can be accessed by consumers …
Search engine optimization is a field that’s growing more important every day. With the prevalence of search engines like Google, Bing and Yahoo rising, SEO has become an essential practice for any website hoping to attract visitors. Unfortunately, there are …
How do you create a strong resume after being fired? A resume is crucial for your job hunt because it provides one or two pages highlighting your qualifications and relevant skills. Employers use resumes to decide who to hire, and …