Four basic types of firewall protection exist--network level, circuit level, application-level and stateful multilayer. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, ranging from ease of implementation ...

Learn how to keep your network secure without slowing it down or causing latency. Understand everything from unified threat management (UTM) and proxys to purchasing advice and firewall placement.

Understanding firewalls and the role they play in Industrial Internet of Things applications is key to ensuring network security and resiliency. With the implementation of the Industrial Internet of ...

In the first installment of this column, I discussed some of the key criteria for selecting the appropriate firewall for your organization. Here are a few more features you should consider: Most ...

Cisco's Mesh Policy Engine supports its own firewalls as well as third-party firewalls from vendors including Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Juniper.

In today's world of permanent Internet connectivity, whether through Wi-Fi or Ethernet, a firewall is an essential component of your device's security. This software – or in some cases, a separate ...