Firewalls are the backbone of all networks and they have come a long way from traditional packet-based filtering firewalls to Next generation firewalls having convention firewall with network device filtering functions involving deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention system (IPS), TLS based encryption, website filtering, QoS / bandwidth management, malware inspection etc.  Today we look more in detail about next generation firewalls such as Juniper SRX firewall and Fortinet firewalls, how they are different from each other, and their features.  Juniper SRX Firewall Juniper SRX ..read more

Application aware security is the need of the IT enterprises. Companies are replacing the old and outdated firewalls with Next generation firewalls which are application aware and this evolution can be attributed to web 2.0 where web-based applications and services are getting predominant in the IT landscape. While migrating or moving to another firewall platform it is important to investigate how to utilize and implement new features as well as ease of implementation, use and cost.  Today we look more in detail about comparison between next generation firewalls such as Juniper SRX firewa ..read more

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Data is the key differentiator for businesses and enterprises hold a trove of business secrets, customer personal data, and other sensitive information vital for businesses. Hackers’ prime target is this data for their personal gain , and organizations struggle to keep data secured from preyed eyes. It is hard to keep business critical data safe as the IT landscape is no longer confined to closed rooms but now hundreds and thousands of users across globe access data which is stored on premises and over cloud.  Today we look more in detail about three types of data loss prevention philosop ..read more

As cyberattacks are on rise and thousands of Internet users and organizations are targeted by attack vectors, safety and security of data is a major cause of concern. The secure socket layer (SSL) certificates are widely used by websites for data security. Installation of SSL certificate enables encryption and allows users to have a secure experience of visiting websites. It is like a seal of legitimacy.  Today we look more in detail about what is the difference between free SSL and paid SSL certificates, their key differences and which is more secure to use.  Free SSL Certificate&nb ..read more

Secure Socket layer (SSL) certificates are used widely by organizations to secure websites and every business needs to have a valid SSL certificate to safeguard client’s security and credibility of brand. Secure Socket layer (SSL) is an encryption protocol and provides security for all online transactions and sensitive information. Sometimes SSL errors do occur if there is a certificate or configuration issue.  Today we look more in detail about common SSL certificate errors, why they occur and possible causes and how to fix them? What is an SSL Certificate? Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is e ..read more

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Centralized network management and analysis of network devices is one of the vital requirements of enterprise networks. Individual network component monitoring in larger networks brings a lot of overhead in terms of skills, resources, expertise and not a viable solution where devices go into hundreds and thousands in numbers. It helps in reduction in complexity by simplified configurations, deployment, and management of network security products.  Today we look more in detail about comparison – FortiAnalyzer vs Panorama, understand their purpose, capabilities, and key differences. &n ..read more

This is a series of short interview question & answers that will help you in understanding the basic IT concepts to most advanced IT technologies. *STAY TUNED* Short Interview Questions: Que 8 While configuring a Subnet in ACI, 3 scopes are shown: private, public or shared. Elaborate on the 3 scopes ..read more

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