Network Security 51 articles

Overview Attack surface reduction via network controls is a cybersecurity approach focused on minimizing the exposure of an organization's network to potential threats by limiting unnecessary communication paths and access…

Overview Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) security concepts encompass strategies and mechanisms designed to protect the integrity and reliability of inter-domain routing on the internet. These concepts address vulnerabilities inherent in…

Overview Cloud network security concepts encompass the principles and practices designed to protect data, applications, and services within cloud computing environments. These concepts address the unique challenges posed by distributed,…

Overview DDoS Protection Services are security solutions designed to mitigate Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which aim to disrupt the availability of online services by overwhelming them with excessive…

Overview Decryption and SSL inspection are security processes used to analyze encrypted network traffic to detect threats and enforce policies. They address the challenge of inspecting data protected by Secure…

Overview DNS filtering is a cybersecurity technology that controls access to websites and online resources by monitoring and filtering Domain Name System (DNS) requests. It addresses threats such as malware,…

Overview DNS Security encompasses technologies and practices designed to protect the Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure from attacks and misuse. It addresses vulnerabilities that can lead to DNS spoofing, cache…

Overview East-West Traffic Monitoring refers to the practice of observing and analyzing network traffic that flows laterally within a data center or internal network environment. It addresses the challenge of…

Overview Email Security at the Network Edge refers to the set of technologies and practices implemented at the boundary between an organization's internal network and external email sources. It aims…

Overview Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are security technologies designed to monitor network or system activities for malicious actions or policy violations. They address the problem of identifying unauthorized access or…

Overview Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are network security technologies designed to detect and prevent malicious activities by monitoring network traffic in real time. They address the problem of unauthorized access,…

Overview IoT network segmentation is a cybersecurity strategy that involves dividing an Internet of Things (IoT) network into distinct segments to isolate devices and control traffic flow. This approach addresses…

Overview Microsegmentation technologies provide granular network segmentation to isolate workloads and limit lateral movement of threats within data centers and cloud environments. This approach addresses the challenge of protecting complex,…

Overview Network Access Broker (NAB) concepts refer to a security architecture that mediates and controls access to network resources by acting as an intermediary between users or devices and target…

Overview Network Access Control (NAC) is a security technology designed to enforce policies for device and user access to network resources. It addresses the challenge of ensuring that only authorized…

Overview Network Authentication using 802.1X is a security protocol that controls access to wired and wireless networks by authenticating devices before granting network connectivity. It addresses unauthorized access risks by…

Overview Network Configuration Management (NCM) is a security technology focused on managing and maintaining the configurations of network devices to ensure consistency, compliance, and security. It addresses challenges related to…

Overview Network Detection and Response (NDR) is a cybersecurity technology focused on monitoring network traffic to identify and respond to malicious activities and threats. It addresses the challenge of detecting…

Overview Network device hardening involves applying security measures to network infrastructure components such as routers, switches, firewalls, and access points to reduce vulnerabilities. It addresses risks related to unauthorized access,…

Overview Network firewalls are security technologies designed to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. They address the problem of unauthorized access and threats…