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Types of DNS Attacks Reveal DNS Defense Tactics

The domain name system (DNS) has become a popular target as of late. However, many security experts are only protecting against known DNS vulnerabilities, leaving the system open to numerous other attack risks.

In this E-Guide from SearchSecurity.com, we explore many different types of DNS attacks, the unusual behaviors they invoke, and which defense tactics work best in the given scenario. View now to gain a thorough understanding of common DNS attacks and how to best keep your IT infrastructure safe.

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    In the past, multiple products might have been needed to control access from distributed users to data in distributed locations, resulting in a complicated management system with a limited overview of access policies and security measures.

    Secure access service edge (SASE) solutions aim to simplify this situation by allowing IT administrators to easy manage all the necessary security measures and access permissions from a single cloud-based management architecture.

    Tap into this comparative report of SASE offerings by Palo Alto Networks, Cisco and Zscaler broken down by the following 8 sub-tests:

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    To support and secure their hybrid workforces, many organizations have adopted a secure access service edge (SASE) tool.

    Are you considering doing the same at your own business? This 20-page report by AV Comparatives can help you gain an understanding of the market’s solutions and vendors. Focusing on three SASE products – Cisco Umbrella, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Enterprise and Zscaler Internet Access – the report analyzes capabilities such as DNS security, evasion protection and private SaaS application security.

    Continue on to dive into the findings.

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