Companies have been long using firewalls among other cybersecurity solutions to secure their organizational networks and prevent cyberattacks. The first reported firewall was called the packet filter, as it used to monitor the data packets sent through networks. The second generation of the firewall performed offered the functionality of the first-generation and also examined the overall exchange of data packets from node to node. And today, the current-generation or next-generation firewall provides application filtering solutions in addition to deep packet inspection but is it enough?
Implementing security during COVID-19 Pandemic has become essential as we see organizations increasingly adopt a work from home setup to continue their operations. For this to work efficiently, organizations must have basic security in place. Many organizations do not have security solutions implemented and are looking to implement them now. when it comes to choosing a firewall for your organization, there are plenty of options available out there.
It has been stated and restated persistently to the point of becoming rote and repetitive that you cannot protect what you cannot see. Despite knowing the importance of data visibility, very little is being done by enterprises to enhance this aspect of cybersecurity. According to a recent survey, 89% of large enterprises reported concerns about a lack of data visibility and insight into trusted data.