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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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Why Keenetic Peak is an ideal router for peripheral (Edge) projects

If your company is faced with the task of connecting dozens of small objects to the Internet, I suggest considering the option of using top-end Keenetic home Internet routers. You will not only save money, but also get centralized cloud management, omnivorous VPN, VLAN, NAS, IntelliQOS, and in general solve the maximum of emerging tasks by clicking the mouse from the web interface. If your company is faced with the task of connecting dozens of small objects to the Internet, such as off-site ...
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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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NETGEAR ReadyNAS 516 powerful 6-drive NAS review

Today we are reviewing one of the most powerful desktop 6-disk NASs available on the market. It has a modern Core i3 processor, but with passive cooling. This NAS supports the installation of expansion cards, which means that in the future you can install a 10 Gigabit LAN controller in it. If the storage capacity is no longer enough for you, you can connect an expansion shelf, reaching 84 TB, and this volume is typical for more expensive devices. When marketers talk about the applicability ...
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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 ...
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Enterprise-class network switch Netgear ProSafe 24+2 L2 (FSM726)

As a rule, such network switches are considered as workhorses in enterprises of different classes, from small to large. 24 local copper 100-megabit ports, 2 trunk combined SFP / copper, support for 512 static VLANs. To connect a remote warehouse with the Central office, to connect offices to the Central network, and even if you want-to distribute the Internet provider at home or a small business center. Fortunately, the switch allows you to very accurately limit the port bandwidth. 24-port ...
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NETGEAR UTM50 review

The network security gateway is a relatively new device in the small network segment for small businesses. Even one common name didn't stick. However, today you can assign it responsibility for VPN access to the network, for limiting the network activity of your staff and for penetration of external threats into your network. Judge for yourself - this device has a built-in antivirus that scans all traffic on the fly, an advanced spam detection system, blocking services by list and sites by ...