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Setting up protection against IT attacks in the enterprise using Zyxel equipment

A typical IoT attack looks like this: the device connects to a malicious Internet resource directly or through its own VPN, downloads and installs malicious code on itself, after which it begins to be either part of a large bot farm for attacks on third-party resources and use as a resident proxy, or simply spies on your network, trying to intercept anythat data, pull information from open resources or harm in any other way. It is not difficult to protect your network from possible IoT attacks. ...
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Bulletin on IoT security. Is your network ready for Internet of Things exploits?

Not so long ago, Human Security revealed an entire shadow network associated with infected devices and malicious applications. Infected were not only Android TV set-top boxes, but also tablet PCs, wearable devices and even cars. Some IoT devices may even be infected with viruses or Trojans already at the stage of their production or sale, and since it is impossible to imagine a modern company without IoT today, it is important to properly protect your network. Today's world is completely ...
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Setting up GeoIP blocking for web services using pfSense, HAProxy and free IPDeny databases

One of the ways to protect a web service may be to restrict access to it by IP, including GeoIP, based on the user's location. We will set up protection without using paid services, without Maxmind, without registration and SMS Today, many organizations that transfer their services to web platforms are forced to provide an entry point to the Internet for user authentication. Even with 2-factor authentication, a web service accessible via the Internet remains vulnerable to complex attacks, the ...
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VPN orchestration from Zyxel: we configure any tunnel scenarios, even without knowing the gateway addresses

The Nebula cloud Controller from Zyxel allows you to create VPN scenarios with Multi-WAN, in which you do not even need to specify gateway addresses and connection parameters. Lazily clicking the mouse, everything is configured and monitored by itself. We are considering how it works. Until now, for many network administrators, VPN tunnels present difficulties, especially when you simultaneously implement both client access to the node and communication between offices. It's not easy enough ...
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Using the ECS Liva Q1 micro-computer as a home server

Today we will talk about the ECS Liva Q1 micro-computer, a model for office tasks with a 4-core Pentium N4200 processor, 4 GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11n and two 1GBase-T network ports, which is ideal for creating an Edge server for VPN, Wi-Fi, NAS and smart home. Today, during the shortage of computer components, against the background of the general rise in price of everything and everything, the computer has turned into the same luxury item as a sports car or a golf club subscription. However, ...
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ZyWALL ATP 800 - testing the performance of the top security gateway from Zyxel

If you have not previously met with Zyxel ATP, then here is a brief brief for you: this powerful 8-core Multi-WAN gateway combines all modern methods of analysis, protection of privacy and integrity of your corporate network: signature lists of Internet sites and IP addresses, intrusion prevention system (IDP), antivirus and HTTPs sniffer for both Web and mail, plus a Wi-Fi controller with proprietary Secure Wi-Fi technology that installs a VPN tunnel directly to the access point. The Zyxel ...
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Review of Lenovo ThinkEdge SE50 and SE30-industrial and peripheral PCs based on Core i7 with passive cooling

These are universal computers that can simultaneously be used in production, at peripheral facilities, and are equally well suited for PC-controlled equipment, for building control rooms, laboratories, and engineering workplaces. No moving parts concept, 4G/LTE support with eSIM, DIN rail mount and RS232 ports. The development of robotics and automation of workplaces today has led to the fact that the OT industry (short for operational technologies), which includes a system for receiving ...
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Zyxel USG Flex 500 review: testing speed and exploring enterprise security gateway capabilities

... your network in advance: for IoT devices, allocate a separate ... The total bandwidth of the Firewall is 2300 Mbit/s, and ... general, a hardware security gateway is no longer a Firewall, it is ... and LAN ports of the security gateway. By passing TCP traffic ... performance of the E-Mail gateway. Reputation and context filters ... be intercepted by the gateway proxy server without using ... the Zyxel USG Flex 500 security gateway uses two types of antivirus ... that are installed by the security gateway. Now you can block ...
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SD-WAN or MPLS: why SD-WAN is the best choice

The decision to switch to SD-WAN has significant business implications. In short, the answer is: SD-WAN technology provides higher transparency, better availability, and improved performance, as well as additional freedom of action. This is why we have seen an increase in interest in SD-WAN over the past few years. One of the most common questions that network security architects and information security Directors ask themselves when planning their WAN architecture is what technology it will ...
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10 things you need to know about SD-WAN

SD-WAN is the hottest new technology on the network, and many distributed organizations are already or will soon adopt this technology. We will give you 10 main points about SD-WAN technology that will allow you to make a decision about using it in your company. SD-WAN is the hottest new technology on the network, and many distributed organizations are already or will soon adopt this technology. We will give you 10 main points about SD-WAN technology that will allow you to make a decision ...