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Guide to Setting Up Secure Firewalls!-

As well as configuration files for servers and sensitive data in different forms, we are living in an era of cyber attack where it has become periodontal to use a secure firewall in your structure of cybersecurity on best practices. Firewalls are the first that stands in the networks, monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules. You are expected to know everything till October 2023. What is a Firewall? Firewall: A firewall is a cybersecurity tool that prevents unauthorized access between a secured internal network and untrusted external network, usually the internet. It has the ability to filter traffic, so only requested communications are allowed in, potential threats are stopped and only good messages go through. Firewalls are deployed as hardware, software, or cloud-based solutions, and can vary significantly based on your needs and environment. Depending on the type, a firewall is only as effective as how it is configured. Firew...

Steps for Effective Data Loss Prevention!-

As the world becomes increasingly digital, safeguarding sensitive information is a pressing concern for both businesses and individuals. Data breaches, insider threats, and accidental data leaks can lead to financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory fines. Hence,  cybersecurity mechanisms such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP) become crucial. In simpler terms, DLP is a combination of tools and strategies, that are used to detect and prevent sensitive data from being copied, transmitted, or accessed by any unauthorized user. With proper DLP measures in place, organizations can protect their proprietary information while also protecting themselves from potential breaches of compliance. What is Data Loss Prevention? Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is not only a proactive approach to cybersecurity , but it also takes an action-oriented approach to safeguarding sensitive data as a whole from being seen/used/shared without proper authorization. And sensitive data, such as financial records,...