January 8, 2020 •
The Next Decade in Policy Management is Automated
As your business grows, so does the pressure on your security team to do more. Automation is essential, but it’s not a panacea for the...
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January 6, 2020 •
Benefits of Automation: Make the Most of Your People
Gone are the days when IT leaders fretted that the benefits of automation would shove people out of jobs. If anything, it’s the opposite: 74% of cybersecurity professionals say that a skills shortage has affected...
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December 27, 2019 •
Automation, Cloud Visibility and Firewall Management Emerge as Leading Topics in Network Security
Trust but verify. That was the mantra of security conferences, research and media headlines for most of the last decade. But today, the speed of business operations drives security. Understanding the needs of enterprises that...
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December 23, 2019 •
12 Days of Cyber Awareness
It’s that time of year again. Enjoy this fun and informative list of tips to help you become more cyber-aware. DAY 1. When is a USB not a USB? A USB is not a USB...
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December 20, 2019 •
5 Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity trends—a result of technological developments, cultural shifts and attackers’ innovations—build upon the past. Without the Internet of Things, we wouldn’t have edge computing; without privacy concerns, we wouldn’t have such strong legislation growth. We’ve...
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December 17, 2019 •
No One is Pulling the Plug on Firewalls Anytime Soon
The firewall is dead. Long live the firewall! Research firms and tech pundits have predicted the demise of the firewall for years now, chiefly because it doesn’t protect against modern day threats and is often...
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December 9, 2019 •
Hidden Complexity is Biggest Threat to Compliance
You can’t manage what you can’t see, and when it comes to security controls, complexity is the enemy of visibility. FireMon’s 2019 State of the Firewall report uncovered a great deal of complexity related to...
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November 27, 2019 •
Persistent Network Security Demands Healthy Habits
Few industries are immune to compliance pressures, and for healthcare organizations it means committing to a self-care regiment that protects massive amounts of highly confidential data with persistent network security. Organizations are trusted by their...
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November 20, 2019 •
Embrace Automation to Pull Security Teams Together
If you’ve ever attended a regatta, it’s impossible not to notice how synchronized the boat crew is — everyone knows their exact responsibilities that will produce the greatest strengths in the total racing effort. But...
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November 13, 2019 •
“Misconfiguration” – New Code Word for Human Error, Sets Stage for Increased Automation
Digging into the results of our sixth annual 2019 State of the Firewall Report, it came as no surprise that a lack of automation remains a key challenge for security teams. But more significantly, it’s...
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