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Strengthening Network Security Through Distributed Firewall Solutions

Calendar Jun 20, 2000 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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network protection cyber threat firewall implementation internal defense breach mitigation
... "Such internal firewalls -- known as distributed firewalls -- are the next line of defense against hackers who breach traditional firewalls by exploiting open ports and e-mail servers. Network managers tend to see distributed firewalls as added firepower against . . . ... "Such internal firewalls -- known as distributed firewalls -- are the next line of defense against hackers who breach traditional firewalls by exploiting open ports and e-mail servers. Network managers tend to see distributed firewalls as added firepower against hackers."

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