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E-Guide: Configure Outbound Firewall Rules for Data Protection

A new generation of application aware firewalls has been developed to ward off more sophisticated threats. While firewalls have been a form of security networks for nearly 25 years, modern threats are creating the need to update traditional firewall practices.

Consult this expert E-guide to learn more about the transformation of firewalls and how a next-generation firewall can improve your businesses security.

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    Today’s threats are more sophisticated than ever before, with advanced attacks that are discreet and tailored to their specific targets. In this expert guide, gain a better understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and how you can stay one step ahead. View now to gain key insight into security strategies that can help you protect your organization.

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    Between expanding attack surfaces and proliferating, sophisticated threats, organizations in every industry face complex obstacles on the path to stronger cloud application security.

    This 64-page e-book explores one approach to enhancing cloud app security: leveraging a software firewall.

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