Introduction UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a front-end for iptables, aiming to simplify the process of configuring a firewall on Ubuntu. It provides an easy way to manage inbound and outbound traffic, allowing only necessary services…
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Comprehensive Guide to Types of Encryption: Safeguarding Data in the Digital Age
Introduction – Overview of Encryption in Modern IT – Definition and importance of encryption in data security. – Historical perspective: From early cryptography to modern encryption methods. – The evolving landscape: Why encryption matters more…
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IPv4 vs. IPv6: Understanding the Key
Differences The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 is a significant development in the history of internet technology. Both protocols are designed to facilitate internet communications, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. This guide…
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Suricata-IDS Pro: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction In the realm of network security, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) play a pivotal role in safeguarding network infrastructures from malicious activities. One of the most advanced and versatile IDS available today is Suricata-IDS Pro.…
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Fortigate SD WAN and IPsec
Fortigate configuration for SD WAN, LANs and VLANS with IPsec Support Configuring a Fortigate firewall to accommodate a complex network setup involves multiple steps, including configuring WAN interfaces, creating VLANs, setting up IPsec tunnels, and…
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Basic configuration Foritgate
FortiGate Basic Configuration Using CLI The configuration steps provided are valid for FortiOS, which is the operating system used by Fortinet’s FortiGate firewall appliances. Specifically, these steps should work with FortiOS versions 6.x and 7.x,…
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Understanding Security Onion | Installation and Configuration
Understanding Security Onion | Installation and Configuration Security Onion is an open-source Linux distribution designed for network security monitoring, intrusion detection, and log management. It integrates various well-known tools like Zeek (formerly Bro), Suricata, and…
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Bro (now Zeek) | Installation and Configuration
Understanding Zeek (formerly Bro) | Installation and Configuration Zeek, previously known as Bro, is a powerful and flexible network analysis framework. It is not only a network intrusion detection system (NIDS) but also an extensive…
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Snort: Installation and Configuration
Understanding Snort | Installation and Configuration In the world of cybersecurity, protecting network infrastructures from various forms of attacks is paramount. Snort, an open-source network intrusion detection system (NIDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS), plays…
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Hybrid IDS/IPS
Hybrid Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) offer a powerful solution for protecting networks and systems from a wide range of threats. By integrating both signature-based and anomaly-based detection methods, these systems provide comprehensive and…