Intrusion detection system

Firewall: Traditional, UTM and NGFW. Understanding the difference

Firewall: Traditional, UTM and NGFW. Understanding the difference One of the problem nowadays when we talk about firewalls is to understand what actually a firewall is and what means the acronym that are used to define the different type of firewalls. The common definition today recognizes 3 main types of firewalls: • Firewalls • UTM • NGFW But what are the differences (if any) between those things? Let’s start with the very basic: what a firewall is. Firewall: A firewall is software used to maintain the security of a private network. Firewalls block unauthorized access to or from private networks…

Introduction To Network Security – Part 1

Introduction To Network Security – Part 1: Introduction By Sahir Hidayatullah – Firewall.cx Security Advisor As more and more people and businesses have begun to use computer networks and the Internet, the need for a secure computing environment has never been greater. Right now, information security professionals are in great demand and the importance of the field is growing every day. All the industry leaders have been placing their bets on security in the last few years. All IT venodors agree today that secure computing is no longer an optional component, it is something that should be integrated into every…

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