In Gartner, Inc.’s recently released Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls, Palo Alto Networks has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant. Palo Alto Networks entered the Magic Quadrant in 2010 in the Visionary Quadrant.
Gartner based its positioning on two major elements: the ability to execute and completeness of vision. In the 2011 report, Gartner positioned Palo [...]
Santa Clara, Calif., December 15, 2011 – Palo Alto Networks, a leading provider of Enterprise Network Firewall solutions, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders Quadrant of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Network Firewalls.
In its analysis, Gartner evaluated the Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall (NGFW), based on its “ability [...]
Tags: Firewalls·Gartner·Networks·Palo Alto Networks·Security
Part of establishing a proper security cordon around your business data is having the right hardware – like a router/firewall – to get the job done, and done well. Resorting to cheap and basic equipment might cut it for simple personal or home use, but it’s not ideal for business applications.
In business, protecting important information [...]
Today, IPS systems complement traditional firewalls. They are seen as devices standing on the second line of network defense inspecting the entire network packet looking for malicious traffic that is often invisible to Layer 3 firewalls. Imagine IPS systems integrated within your firewall standing on the front line of your network defense creating a more [...]
Are you concerned about sophisticated malware and threats lurking in your current network? How confident are you about the effectiveness of your IPS (intrusion prevention system) against modern threats? Research and recent news suggest that IT organizations are losing the battle against increasingly well trained, well organized, and well-funded hackers.
Modern hackers increasingly turn to applications [...]
You may have heard from industry analysts about the trends driving the convergence of firewalling and IPS solutions. You may be wondering how effective these IPS capabilities in next-generation firewalls really are against modern threats. NSS Labs, a recognized authority on security product testing, recently conducted its benchmark IPS vendor group test and the results may [...]
Palo Alto Networks today officially introduced Mark McLaughlin as their new president, CEO and member of the Board of Directors. McLaughlin previously served as the CEO of VeriSign, where he increased stock prices by more than 50% over a two year time period.
“We are thrilled that Mark is joining Palo Alto Networks. His proven executive [...]
In the SANS What Works in Internet Security case study, learn why Palo Alto Networks was chosen as the new solution for Farm Credit Financial Partners, the premier provider of technology services to Farm Credit who currently services 500,000 qualified members nationwide.
The Information Security Director at Farm Credit Financial Partners, was frustrated with a lack of integration [...]
You work hard at keeping the latest threats out of your network and we recognize that this is one of the most important, yet challenging, tasks that you perform as an IT security professional.
Before you spend another dollar on a dead-end IPS investment, allow Palo Alto Networks to prove the value of their solution. Sign up [...]
Major sporting events can be a cause for concern for business owners and managers as employees shift their attention from work to keeping themselves updated through video streaming or engaging in online gambling. It’s important that you have the right tools at your disposal to keep things in check.
One of the many challenges businesses face [...]
As next-generation firewalls (NGFW) are increasingly recognized as the future of network security, the technology and features they are able to provide are expanding at a rapid rate. Palo Alto Networks – a pioneer in next-generation firewall technology – has recently announced what they are calling their largest release since the company’s initial product launch [...]
Tags: Cloud Computing·Firewalls·NGFW·Palo Alto Networks·Security
Your passwords hold the keys to most – if not all – of your online presence, so keeping them secure is paramount.
In the same way that keys are used to open different doors, passwords are used to access many areas of cyberspace. However, those passwords are vulnerable to hacking, stealing, or random guessing – which [...]
Tags: Cyberspace·Hackers·IT Security·Malware·Passwords·Phishing·Security·Vulnerabilities
Security firm Symantec has uncovered a scheme to extort website owners for money or face the possibility of a DDoS attack.
Security firm Symantec recently uncovered a scheme that purportedly attempts to extort money from website owners and operators in order to avoid the possibility of a DDoS attack. The capability of these extortionists to [...]
Tags: Firewalls·Hackers·Malware·Phishing·Security·Vulnerabilities
One technique scammers use to bully users into downloading malware is to launch repeated popup attacks prompting users to download their “antivirus” solution. It’s important to stay safe and keep a level head so you don’t get victimized.
The modus operandi is this: say you’re browsing a random website, and a message suddenly pops up warning [...]
Tags: Antivirus·Hackers·IT Security·Malware·Phishing·Popup Attacks·Security
Erratic by nature, disasters (natural or man-made) can happen anywhere at any time, and often with little or no warning at all. Planning ahead is imperative to ensure that your business can get back to normal operation as quickly as possible, with minimal loss and damage.
Small to medium-sized businesses usually think that disaster plans are [...]
Tags: Backup·Business Continuity·catastrophic·Colocation·Dallas Data Center·disaster·Disaster Recovery·Disaster Recovery Plan·IT Infrastructure·IT Management·IT Services·Managed Hosting·Managed Services·ROI·Storage
Internal social networks help when you need to cascade and disseminate information within the company, but you also need the right policies and management to use these networks right.
One of these purposes is the creation of internal social networks which, in a nutshell, improve communication and information sharing within the organization. While some may worry [...]
Tags: Ethics·Firewalls·Malware·Palo Alto Networks·Policies and Use·Social Networking
Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing / viewing applications out there, and documents and PDF files can be used to introduce viruses and malware into your system.
It might be common knowledge that Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader are probably the most used document editing /viewing applications out there, but [...]
Tags: Adobe·Foxit Reader·Gmail·Google·Managed Services·Microsoft Word·PDF Studio·Security
The United States Homeland Security Department’s National Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Challenge was a huge success, with more than 80 security proposals submitted with the goal of increasing awareness regarding threats to cyber security.
Out of the over 80 submitted entries, seven were chosen to receive awards at a ceremony at the White House recently. One [...]
Tags: Cyber Security·IT