Tag: NEC

Dropbox hack unveils the absolute need for Password Managers!

In the aftermath of the data breach at Linkedin last month in which over 6.4 million hashed passwords were stolen, we had highlighted the implications of such password compromises in general: “How does a data breach in one site affect end users? It is quite common for users to use the same login credentials in multiple sites – social media and other applications. Still worse, some users tend to use the same password for all accounts – right from email accounts, social media to banking, brokerage and finance accounts.

Application Control: Blocking IM Services

UTM: Unified Threat Management IM: Instant Messaging The FortiGate unit has a series of built-in security controls that allow you to prevent access to specific types of content on the web. You can not only block content that carries liability risk, but you can also prevent programs and services from being used on your network if they might interfere with productivity. In this example, we’re going to disable Instant Messaging programs

Sophos UTM 9 Released

Today, after months in development representing thousands of hours of  work, I am proud to announce that Sophos UTM 9 is being released. The next major version for the product formerly known as Astaro Security Gateway, UTM 9 is a major new version that offers over 60 new features and abilities. Received with much fanfare at various partner events and by our beta testers, excitement surrounds the ability to manage the security of your endpoints directly within the UTM itself

Connect your FortiGate unit to the Internet in NAT mode using DHCP

With this video, you’re going to learn how to connect your FortiGate unit’s internal (wired) and wireless networks to the internet, with NAT Mode using DHCP. With DHCP enabled, your internet connection will automatically set a dynamic IP from your ISP, allowing you to access the internet freely through both wired and wireless connections.