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Rethinking Firewalls for the Cloud Era
I have managed my firewall for 20 years, so why change it now? This is a question we hear many people ask themselves. Firstly, the relentless move to the cloud means that more and more, sometimes 100% of all your applications are online. This means that your office/factory is now dependent on access to the internet 24*7. Before the cloud, if the internet access went down, people could not email externally, but the day continued. Now, everyone has to go home to work if the in
Aug 1, 20242 min read


What Constitutes a Breach of Data Protection?
hat constitutes a breach of data protection? This is an important question because not all compromises to your user data need to be officially reported under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We understand the need to report a breach when it happens, but understanding the specific breaches that should be reported can save you and your business from going through unnecessary processes...
Feb 27, 20246 min read


What is Firewall? A Guide to Understanding and Implementing Firewalls
A firewall is a crucial component of cybersecurity that controls and monitors outgoing and incoming network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It sets a barrier between a trusted network (such as an internal corporate…
Sep 13, 20238 min read


What Is Correlation ID in Distributed Systems?
Most modern software is designed specifically for use in distributed systems. Coordinating various services and applications usually achieves a seamless experience for the end-user in these systems. However, because of the interrelated structure of multiple…
May 16, 20235 min read


Guide to Apache Log4j CVE 2021 44228 Vulnerability
With cybersecurity threats becoming increasingly common and sophisticated over the years, you may be using software vulnerable to CVE 2021 44228 without ever realising it. Most people usually give little thought to installing security updates and patches on their computers and other devices. After all, installation of these security updates might take a while. In this post, we will discuss what CVE 2021 44228 is all about, including its impact and possible solutions. Companie
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Web Application Firewall: Securing Online Applications
Application layer attacks or DDoS (Denial of Service Attacks)are the leading cause of breaches. However, a web application firewall (WAF) prevents malicious traffic from accessing web applications. While a web application firewall is not meant…
Mar 30, 20235 min read


The Top Source of Critical Security Threats Is PowerShell
Are you aware of the critical threat lurking in your system right now? It’s not malware, nor is it a virus. It’s PowerShell – your powerful tool that hackers can use to carry out malicious…
Feb 13, 20236 min read


Man-in-the-Middle Attack: Prevention Best Practices and Detection
Identity-based cyber-attacks come in many forms and pose numerous risks for any organisation. One of the most common facilitators of identity-based cyber attacks is a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). Here, it is difficult to differentiate between…
Jan 18, 20236 min read

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