Improve Your Network Security

4 Firewall Optimizing Techniques

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# 1: Use all relevant features

Turn on all applicable features of a firewall to maximize its security value.

Versus

Assuming that it’s optimized “straight out of the box.”

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# 2: Turn on web filtering

Activate the firewall’s integrated web filtering functionality.

This helps reduce risk and boost productivity.

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# 3: HTTPS Traffic Log Analysis

Regularly scan firewall logs for early warning signs of infections.

For example

Unauthorized or unusual traffic between servers, computers, and/or devices.

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# 4: Evaluate and Educate

Use firewall reports to fortify security and educate users

To further improve your network security, get your complimentary copy of “Combating Advanced Persistent Threats Through Detection”.

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You are now ready to optimize your firewall!