Picture this: a security expert, miles away from their office, receives an urgent alert from their system. Without having to rush back to their desk, they remotely start up their computer with Wake-on-LAN – and take immediate action to safeguard their network from a potential breach. In this article, we'll explore the often-overlooked security benefits of Wake-on-LAN – including how it can enhance monitoring and response times while minimizing physical access risks.
Protecting against Linux vulnerabilities and preventing DDoS attacks are also topics we explore this week.
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