During the blog downtime, observant security practitioners probably read about a serious new vulnerabilities called GHOST, which affects all Linux-based systems to some extent. I actually covered GHOST already, in one of my Daily Security Bytes, but you may have missed it during the downtime. Let me recap the issue here
Catch Up on WatchGuard’s Daily Security Bytes
As I mentioned earlier , at the beginning of the year I launched a new video series called WatchGuard’s Daily Security Byte. This video—which I’ll post here every week day—shares interesting information security (infosec) news or practical security tips everyday
The Blog is Back!
Happy much belated New Year readers, and welcome back! Regular readers probably noticed that the blog has been down for quite awhile. Early January, we unexpectedly had to take the blog server offline during some expected web site maintenance and re-architecture
Use Certificates for HTTPS Content Inspection
This video tutorial explains why a Firebox or XTM device needs a certificate to scan secure website traffic and how to scan secure website traffic. Run time: 8 min, 38 sec.
Introduction to Certificates
This video tutorial defines certificates and explains how a Firebox or XTM device uses them. Run time: 4 min, 28 sec.
Troubleshoot Certificate Authentication Errors
This video tutorial explains how a Firebox or XTM device uses certificates for authentication and how to fix the most common problems users might encounter. Run time: 8 min, 39 sec.
Getting Started with IPS
This video tutorial defines IPS, explains how to set up and use IPS, and shows how IPS and WatchGuard Dimension work together to keep you informed about threats to your network. Run time:…
Serious NTPd vulnerabilities Patched; XTM Not Affected
Today, CERT and NTP.org warned the world about some serious vulnerabilities in a very popular network time server called ntpd. If you use Linux systems, or any number of network appliances, chances are you’re using ntpd somewhere in your organization, and should apply the 4.2.8 update (tarball) as soon as possible. Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a standard for updating and synchronizing your computer’s clock over a network.
ICANN Breach & More Sony – WSWiR Episode 133
Wow! This week’s been such a busy news week that the information security (InfoSec) stories kept pouring in, long after I finished this week’s video. The latest? CERT just warned about some critical vulnerabilities in NTPd, a popular network time protocol (NTP) service that many network devices and software uses
The Disturbing Reality of Guest Network Security
The Disturbing Reality of Guest Network Security New WatchGuard functionality enhances security and convenience to better protect guest network users across hotel, restaurant and other hospitality organizations Life on the road no longer means losing touch. Today’s global travelers rely on Internet access for both work and pleasure, whether it’s responding to business email, planning vacation activities or staying connected with loved ones still at home.