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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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Zyxel ATP 500: Wi-Fi, Mesh and UTM controller in one package

In one device, Zyxel has built a security gateway with cloud analysis of unknown threats, an on-the-fly antivirus, and a Wi-Fi controller with support for its own technology for building cellular Wi-Fi networks. Zyxel has a great concept for quickly deploying a wireless network on a site, whether it's a country club, a branch office, or a Central office: it's a bundle of Zyxel ATP security gateway and access points clinging to it. The idea looks like this: today, the network does not have a ...
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Zyxel USG Flex 500 review: testing speed and exploring enterprise security gateway capabilities

The new series of gateways focuses on the speed of operation, and in the "Antivirus + IDP" mode, it does not fall below 800 Mbit/s LAN-WAN. In part, this was achieved due to two antivirus engines: you can either check each file through the built-in bitdefender with updated signatures, or cloud verification by McAfee means by sending hashes of downloaded files to the servers. The number of threats faced by the owner of a local or public network is growing every day. Now, in addition ...
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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 ...
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5 PFsense packages to install for your network's VPN gateway

Using packages allows the basic installation of pfSense to remain compact, but allows users to install only the packages necessary for their conditions. In this article, you will find a list of the top 5 pfSense packages that you will most likely need to set up your corporate network. Each package includes a brief description of what the package does and how it can help your network. One of the features of pfSense is its ability to expand with packages. Using packages allows the basic ...