Firewalls White Papers

Network complexity has evolved rapidly over the last 10 years. To effectively manage and protect the enterprise network assets being controlled by firewall devices, it is essential that administrators have access to the latest configurations and understand what they contain. VIEW SUMMARY

This paper looks at the 10 things your next firewall must do to secure your business now, and into the future. Will this new technology empower security teams to securely enable applications to the benefit of the organisation? This paper gives you the questions to ask to make this possible. VIEW SUMMARY

Investing in innovation, and bucking the trend of seemingly never-ending appliance sprawl in network security can result in the restoration of visibility and control, and substantial reduction in cost of ownership of security infrastructure. This paper examines how this is possible. VIEW SUMMARY

Enterprises have suffered damaging lawsuits as a result of security breaches. With the new breed of Firewalls the problem becomes more complex than just installing a security solution. Lack of security is costly, but how much should an organisation spend to address their security issues? VIEW SUMMARY

Application control is critical to network security; they should be safely enabled in to the network rather than blocked. This paper focuses on what next-generation firewall is and what it should entail to keep your business safe through 10 easy steps from identification to implementation. VIEW SUMMARY

Fixed function devices are a major security risk. Patching security holes can actually void the vendor’s warranty, additional security protection like Intrusion Prevention Systems, or firewalls can’t be applied because there is no system memory to run them from and even traditional blacklisting and VIEW SUMMARY

An all-in-one approach to web security offers simplified management, more consistent security across the network, better control of web application usage within a company, and reduced exposure to emerging web-based security threats VIEW SUMMARY

With the increasing volume of malware, targeted attacks and advanced persistent threats spreading through the Internet these days, the danger of getting infected has increased as well VIEW SUMMARY

This paper reviewed the issues IT organisations face when employees demand to use their personal mobile devices in the office. As with most IT services, it will require a layered approach to manage and control these devices. VIEW SUMMARY

This checklist should help you understand the advanced features available in next-generation firewalls and guide your evaluation process. If you are facing a “forklift” upgrade, this list should help you get the greatest benefit from your investment. VIEW SUMMARY