Firewall Management White Papers

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10 Things to Test in Your Future Next-Generation Firewall
sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: How can you determine if the features of your new next-generation firewall are what your organization needs to grow and move forward? The answer is simple: you test it. In this white paper, explore 10 points to consider and actively test in your current security infrastructure as well as your future next-generation firewall.
Posted: 15 Apr 2021 | Published: 15 Apr 2021

Palo Alto Networks

Firewall Buyer's Guide
sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: Your network is more complex than ever before and because of this complexity along with your security infrastructure, your ability to respond to cybersecurity challenges may be hindered. Read this Firewall Buyer's Guide to uncover 10 considerations to keep in mind when choosing a firewall to advance your security posture and incident response.
Posted: 28 Nov 2017 | Published: 28 Nov 2017

Palo Alto Networks

Five Critical Rules for Firewall Management: Lessons from the Field
sponsored by Dell SecureWorks
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will teach you five things to consider when managing your firewall, and will present you with real life examples of how these five things have helped other organizations improve their firewall management.
Posted: 11 May 2016 | Published: 08 Jun 2011

Dell SecureWorks

Beyond Passwords: Protect the mobile enterprise with smarter security solutions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Find out how flexible authentication schemes, context-based access and behavioral analysis can help ensure that only authorized mobile users can access your valuable resources—on-site, in the cloud and beyond.
Posted: 09 Oct 2014 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

IBM

Network Protection and UTM Buyer's Guide
sponsored by Sophos
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how this UTM solution can provide the highest standards of network security within the cloud, while integrating multiple security capabilities on a single platform.
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Sophos

Getting the Most out of your NextGen Firewall
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource takes an in-depth look at next generation firewalls (NGFWs), discussing their benefits, challenges, and how you can get the most value from them.
Posted: 25 Jun 2014 | Published: 25 Jun 2014

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Selecting a Next-Generation Firewall: Top 10 Considerations
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn about the 10 features your next-generation firewall should have to protect your network from a range of threats.
Posted: 01 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

Cisco

Why You Need A Next-Generation Firewall
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how next-generation firewalls protect security systems from advanced attacks, and how they fit in with your business strategy.
Posted: 26 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Your Personal Web Attack Survival Guide
sponsored by Imperva
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the latest hactivist and cybercriminal methods of attack, and presents a 7-step guide you can use to safeguard your website from attack.
Posted: 20 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Imperva

Gorillas on Your List – A Diversified OEM Environment Can Lower Your Risk
sponsored by Dimension Data
WHITE PAPER: This informative whitepaper covers the value of breaking free from a single original equipment manufacturer and diversifying the commodities in your data center.
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 | Published: 15 Jan 2014

Dimension Data

Why You Need A Next-Generation Firewall
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how next-generation firewalls protect security systems from advanced attacks, and how they fit in with your business strategy.
Posted: 15 Nov 2013 | Published: 15 Nov 2013

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Top Five DNS Security Attack Risks and How to Avoid Them
sponsored by Infoblox
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn best practices and options for a hardened DNS layer that can minimize the risk of experiencing a DNS attack by identifying the symptoms and implementing a response faster.
Posted: 13 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

Infoblox

Beyond the Next Generation: Meeting the Converging Demands of Network Security
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn more about rising to the converging demands of network security. Topics covered include the evolution of network security, the development of "next-generation" approaches, use cases and more.
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

IBM

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs)
sponsored by AlgoSec
WHITE PAPER: This paper will highlight tips to effectively implement next-generation firewalls and optimize policies so that you can enjoy the clear benefits without falling into overly complex, unmanageable and risky policy traps.
Posted: 27 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

AlgoSec

Voice over IP (VoIP) Growth and the Strain on Network Security
sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Explore how VoIP can expose your organization to numerous risks and uncover why traditional firewalls often cannot thwart the many challenges VoIP presents.
Posted: 26 Aug 2013 | Published: 26 Aug 2013

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

Top 5 DNS Security Attack Risks and How to Avoid Them
sponsored by Infoblox
WHITE PAPER: This paper will highlight how traditional DNS infrastructure deployments can actually increase the risks of DNS attacks. Read this white paper to learn best practices and options for a hardened DNS layer that can minimize the risk of experiencing a DNS attack by identifying the symptoms and implementing a response faster.
Posted: 15 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

Infoblox

How a DNS Firewall Helps in the Battle Against Advanced Persistent Threat and Similar Malware
sponsored by Infoblox
WHITE PAPER: Uncover the role a DNS firewall can play in your security strategy for reducing loss of data due to stealthy advanced persistent threats (APTs) and other malware attacks.
Posted: 24 Apr 2013 | Published: 24 Apr 2013

Infoblox

Next-generation firewalls and your security strategy
sponsored by Cisco
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper addresses the blurred lines between business and pleasure created by today's mobile trends and offers a new strategy to deal with it.
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 | Published: 11 Apr 2013

Cisco

Increasing Security Throughput with Palo Alto Networks & Brocade
sponsored by Copper River IT
WHITE PAPER: The growing volume of information entering and leaving a data center often exceeds a single network's capacity. Read this white paper to learn how you can maintain data center speeds without sacrificing your security.
Posted: 05 Oct 2012 | Published: 04 Oct 2012

Copper River IT

2012 - Endpoint Security Best Practices Survey
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative resource to find out more about securing your endpoints. It outlines the best practices to avoid a cyber-attack along with many other helpful recommendations.
Posted: 06 Sep 2012 | Published: 06 Sep 2012

Symantec Corporation

Webroot Secure Anywhere - Endpoint Protection
sponsored by OpenText Security Solutions
WHITE PAPER: Threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent than ever before, as a result businesses require a revolutionary approach to endpoint malware protection. Access this informative white paper to learn how Webroot is using its services to keep security up-to-date and effective.
Posted: 06 Aug 2012 | Published: 06 Aug 2012

OpenText Security Solutions

Closing the Back Door on Network Application Vulnerabilities
sponsored by Sophos
WHITE PAPER: This resource explains how SMBs can benefit from using unified threat management (UTM) to protect their web servers.
Posted: 03 Jul 2012 | Published: 03 Jul 2012

Sophos

Palo Alto Networks in the Data Center: Eliminating Compromise
sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: This resource explores best practices for data center network security. Learn how to protect your business without compromising flexibility and application availability.
Posted: 20 Apr 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

Palo Alto Networks

Social Business in the Cloud
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Deepen your customer relationships. Drive operational effectiveness. Optimize your workforce. Read this white paper and see how using LotusLive services to become a social business can help your organization simplify, speed up and enhance interactions in practically all areas of the business.
Posted: 01 Dec 2011 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

IBM

Five Critical Rules for Firewall Management
sponsored by Dell SecureWorks
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will teach you five things to consider when managing your firewall, and will present you with real life examples of how these five things have helped other organisations improve their firewall management.
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

Dell SecureWorks