Control Categories Managerial controls are primarily administrative in function. They are typically documented in an organization’s security policy and focus on managing risk. Operational controls help ensure that the day-to-day operations of an organization comply with the security policy. People implement them. Technical controls use technology such as hardware, software, and firmware to reduce vulnerabilities. … Read more
To open the firewall GUI via WAN interface, create a firewall rule to allow remote firewall administration. Firewall > Rules, under WAN Tab Action: pass Interface: WAN Protocol: TCP Source: The IP address or subnet of the client, an alias containing management hosts/networks, or (not recommended) Any Destination: WAN Address Destination port range: HTTPS Description: … Read more
1. Shlayer is a downloader and dropper for MacOS malware. It is primarily distributed through malicious websites, hijacked domains, and malvertizing posing as a fake Adobe Flash updater.2. Gh0st is a RAT used to control infected endpoints. Gh0st is dropped by other malware to create a backdoor into a device that allows an attacker to … Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April. 21, 2020 — Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has completed its acquisition of CloudGenix Inc., an industry-leading cloud-delivered SD-WAN provider. The acquisition will further strengthen Palo Alto Networks comprehensive secure access service edge (SASE) platform. “We are excited to welcome CloudGenix to Palo Alto Networks,” said Nikesh … Read more
Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CloudGenix, Inc., an industry-leading cloud-delivered SD-WAN provider. Under the terms of the agreement, Palo Alto Networks will pay approximately $420 million in cash to acquire CloudGenix, subject to adjustments. The acquisition is expected to close … Read more
OXFORD, U.K. and SAN FRANCISCO, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity firm focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors, in a cash transaction that values Sophos at approximately $3.9 billion. The acquisition offer was announced on Oct. 14, 2019. Under the … Read more
Gartner names Zscaler a Leader in SWG Zscaler is positioned highest and furthest for its ability to execute and completeness of vision. Excerpt from Gartner report.. Based in San Jose, California, Zscaler continues to capture a majority of the cloud installed base for the SWG market as one of the few pure cloud vendors in … Read more