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Network Fundamentals

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Measuring network performance has always been a difficult and unclear task, mainly because most engineers and administrators are unsure which approach is best suited for their LAN or WAN network. A…

Web Application Vulnerability Scanners

Automate Web Application Security - Why, How & Th…

In this article, we’re going to talk about automating your web security in the safest and most effective way. We’ll also touch on a few Web Application Security automation tools worth considering…

TCP - UDP Protocol Analysis

UDP Protocol - Header

This article covers the UDP protocol. We examine the structure of the UDP header, the protocols that use UDP as a transport plus a lot more. Some common protocols which use UDP are: DNS, TFTP, ARP…

Cisco Switches

Cisco 4507R+E Layer 3 Installation: Redundant WS-…

It's no news that we here at Firewall.cx enjoy writing about our installations of Cisco equipment and especially devices that we don’t get to see and play with every day. Today we cover the installat…

Cisco Routers

Installing Security Device Manager (SDM) on a Cis…

For years now, Cisco has been developing its Security Device Manager (SDM) software. This web-based software is designed to help the less experienced users and administrators to work and configure va…

VLAN Networks

Comparing Traditional Flat & VLAN Networks

Designing and building a network is not a simple job. VLANs are no exception to this rule, in fact they require a more sophisticated approach because of the variety of protocols used to maintain and…

Virtualization & VM Backup

SysAdmin Day 2020 - Get your Free Amazon Voucher…

SysAdmin Day has arrived, and with it, gratitude for all the unsung heroes that 2020 has needed. Your hard work has made it possible for all of us to keep going, despite all challenges thrown our way…

Cisco Routers

Cisco 880W (881W, 886W, 887W, 888W) Multiple - Du…

This article shows how to configure the embedded or integrated access point in a Cisco 880W series router (e.g Cisco 887W, Cisco 886W, Cisco 881W, Cisco 888W, etc) with multiple encrypted SSIDs (WPA…

Windows Servers

Understanding, Creating, Configuring & Applying W…

This article explains what Group Policies are and shows how to configure Windows Server 2012 Active Directory Group Policies. Our next article will cover how to properly enforce Group Policies (Group…

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

Master Your Firewall: 6 Expert-Backed Steps to Bo…

In today’s evolving threat landscape, firewall audits are more than just a best practice—they're a critical line of defense. Regular audits ensure your firewall configurations are aligned with organi…

Linux - Unix

Understanding Linux File System Quotas - Installa…

When you are running your own web hosting, it is important to monitor how much space is being used by each user. This is not a simple task to be done manually since one of the users or group could fi…

Security Service Edge (SSE)

Security Service Edge (SSE) Limitations & Disadva…

This article explores the Security Service Edge (SSE) portion of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and the need for holistic cybersecurity protections. We lightly touch upon the drivers for tighter…