How to Set Up a Firewall: A Step-by-Step Guide In today’s world, having comprehensive network security solutions that are correctly installed has never been more critical. Firewalls serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats, filtering incoming and outgoing traffic to protect your data and resources. Whether you’re setting up a new network or upgrading your security measures, deploying a new firewall is a pivotal step. To complement our tutorial video above, this article will walk you through how to set up a firewall, ensuring your business network is both secure and efficient ..read more

New 2022 Fortigates By Fortinet In May of 2022 Fortinet sent out a press release announcing that they have three new firewalls in the pipeline that will be coming soon. Those new 2022 models include the Fortigate 70F, Fortigate 3700F, and the Fortigate 600F. All three models are evenly distributed to offer the updated FortiOS 7.2 operating system to small, mid range, and enterprise businesses. What has many excited is that these firewall devices will include the recently announced AI powered FortiGuard Security Services. This power security feature is just the latest advancement in the ever ..read more

What is Endpoint Security? Endpoint security, or endpoint protection, refers to the security measures put in place to protect individual devices and systems from various cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and hacking attempts. Endpoints are physical devices that connect to a computer network and exchange information, such as computers, laptops, smartphones, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices like cameras or security systems. Endpoint security solutions usually involve a combination of software, hardware, and best practices to help safeguard these endpoints against potential ..read more

The Best Firewalls for Small Businesses in 2024 As we step into 2024, the need for robust security measures is more important than ever before. Cyber threats continue to advance, making it imperative for businesses of all sizes to invest in cutting-edge firewall solutions. In this blog, we’ll explore the best firewalls for small businesses in 2024, featuring the SonicWall TZ270, Fortinet FortiGate 90G, Sophos XGS 87, and WatchGuard Firebox T45. SonicWall TZ270: Leading the charge in the cybersecurity landscape is the SonicWall TZ270. With advanced threat prevention capabilities and re ..read more

Types of Cyber Attacks to Expect in 2024: Insights from the SonicWall Cyber Threat Report In today’s interconnected world, where digital transformation is rapidly evolving, cyber threats continue to pose a significant risk to businesses of all sizes. The SonicWall Cyber Threat Report for 2024 sheds light on the evolving landscape of cyber attacks, offering valuable insights into the types of threats organizations can expect to face in the coming year. Let’s delve into some of the key takeaways from the report and explore the potential types of cyber attacks on the horizon. The Target: Small Bu ..read more

Episode 58: How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Protects Businesses & Cyber Insurers Multifactor authentication – MFA – is becoming more and more ubiquitous. Why? Because it helps secure credentials and protect businesses from a breach. Also why? Because cyber insurers are now making it a requirement to get a policy. WatchGuard Technologies Director of Authentication Alexandre Cagnoni joins us to discuss MFA, why it’s a key to a more protected network and why those cyber insurers want clients who have it. Plus, he explains it’s easier to implement than one may think, especially using the ..read more

Episode 57: How to Be Cyber Smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month Be Cyber Smart (or more technically #becybersmart) is the ongoing theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (which happens to take place in October). But how does one go about getting smart when it comes to cybersecurity? National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Interim Executive Director Lisa Plaggemier joins us to offer tips and resources for individuals and businesses. Her two top tips are strong passwords and multifactor authentication (MFA). Lisa also tells us about the origins of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, why security ..read more

Episode 56: From Vulnerability to Execution: A Ransomware Story When it comes to ransomware, the typical coverage of an attack involves who was attacked, and how much the attackers demanded. But rarely is the attackers process shared. In this episode, we welcome Sophos VP of Managed Threat Operations Mat Gangwer tell a particular ransomware story. He takes us through an attack attributed to new ransomware cell Atom Silo. First, we start with the unpatched vulnerability. Then, we hear what the attackers did once they got in. And finally, we discuss the execution of the attack. Oh, and extr ..read more

Episode 55: Trust No One – Exploring Zero-Trust Networks Did you know, zero-trust is among the most searched cybersecurity terms in the last couple of years. That means people are interested in adopting this security setup. But just what is it, and how do you make it happen? We welcome Fortinet Senior Director of Product Marketing Peter Newton to answer those questions and more. Peter tells us why most networks are already on the zero-trust spectrum. He also goes over some key steps to firming up a zero-trust environment. And he explains why it’s a perfect solution in the age of remote work an ..read more

Episode 54: Survey Says: Remote Work Security Ain’t Easy The remote work boom began because of the challenge of the pandemic. And now 18 months-plus into it, employers, work from home employees, and IT staff are still figuring some things out – especially related to remote work security. On this episode of Ping, A Firewalls.com Podcast, we discuss HP Wolf’s Rebellions & Rejections report, which outlines cybersecurity attitudes and actions of both remote workers and those who make it happen. Let’s just say there’s plenty of frustration to go around. But there are some solutions, too! In hea ..read more