Firewalls

1. Firewall vs IPS vs IDS: What's the Real Difference for Buyers?
   Selene Gong

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   When buyers evaluate network security, three technologies appear on nearly every shortlist: firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS). The confusion is understandable. All three protect the network, all three monitor traffic, and many modern devices ...
2. What to Check Before Choosing a Firewall for a Branch or Campus Deployment
   Selene Gong

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   Choosing a firewall for a branch or campus deployment is rarely just a brand decision. In real projects, buyers and technical teams are balancing traffic growth, VPN needs, SSL inspection overhead, segmentation policy, uplink design, and hardware lead time at the same time. A firewall that looks ...
3. Palo Alto PA-440 vs PA-410: Deciding the Right Next-Gen Firewall for Distributed Branches
   Selene Gong

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   Quick Take The Palo Alto PAN-PA-440 is the definitive choice for branch offices requiring local logging, high session capacity (200k), and robust SSL decryption. The PAN-PA-410 is a cost-effective alternative for small, centralized branches, but its lack of local storage requires external ...