This document provides an introduction to firewalls, including the different generations, types, topologies, and rules of firewalls. It discusses first, second, and third generation firewalls such as static packet filters, stateful packet inspection, and proxy services. The document also outlines common firewall topologies like screened subnet and dual firewalls, and describes how firewalls work using IP addresses, domain names, and ports to filter network traffic according to a set of rules. Finally, it discusses some popular firewall products and the limitations of firewall security.
The document discusses different types of firewalls. It describes packet filtering firewalls as the simplest type that examines transport layer information like IP addresses and port numbers to filter traffic. Stateful packet filters improve on this by tracking client-server sessions to better detect unauthorized packets. Application gateways provide the most security by running proxy programs for each protocol to filter traffic at the application layer according to security policies.
A firewall is a system or group of systems that controls network traffic between trusted and untrusted networks according to pre-configured rules. There are different types of firewalls including packet filtering, stateful packet inspection, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls work by examining packets and filtering traffic based on criteria like source/destination addresses and ports to enforce a security policy between networks.
The document discusses different types of firewalls including hardware and software firewalls, and describes their purposes and functions. It outlines the history of firewalls from their origins in the late 1980s to prevent unauthorized access. The document also defines various firewall techniques like packet filtering, application gateways, and proxy servers; and types such as stateful inspection firewalls, unified threat management firewalls, and next-generation firewalls.
Firewalls are systems designed to prevent unauthorized access to private networks. There are several types of firewalls, including packet-filtering routers, stateful inspection firewalls, application proxies, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls can be configured in different ways, such as using a single bastion host with a packet-filtering router, a dual-homed bastion host, or a screened subnet configuration with two routers and a bastion host subnet for the highest level of security.
Firewall technology emerged in the late 1980s in response to growing threats on the internet. The first generation of firewalls were packet filters that inspected packets at the network layer based on information like source/destination addresses and port numbers. The second generation introduced stateful packet inspection, which tracked the state of network connections. The third generation analyzed traffic at the application layer to better understand application protocols and detect attacks. Modern firewalls incorporate various techniques from these generations including deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and application-specific rules.
This document provides an introduction to firewalls, including the different generations, types, topologies, and rules of firewalls. It discusses first, second, and third generation firewalls such as static packet filters, stateful packet inspection, and proxy services. The document also outlines common firewall topologies like screened subnet and dual firewalls, and describes how firewalls work using IP addresses, domain names, and ports to filter network traffic according to a set of rules. Finally, it discusses some popular firewall products and the limitations of firewall security.
The document discusses different types of firewalls. It describes packet filtering firewalls as the simplest type that examines transport layer information like IP addresses and port numbers to filter traffic. Stateful packet filters improve on this by tracking client-server sessions to better detect unauthorized packets. Application gateways provide the most security by running proxy programs for each protocol to filter traffic at the application layer according to security policies.
A firewall is a system or group of systems that controls network traffic between trusted and untrusted networks according to pre-configured rules. There are different types of firewalls including packet filtering, stateful packet inspection, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls work by examining packets and filtering traffic based on criteria like source/destination addresses and ports to enforce a security policy between networks.
This document discusses denial of service attacks and countermeasures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems. It describes how denial of service attacks can overload servers or consume network resources to disrupt service. Distributed denial of service attacks use multiple compromised machines to launch attacks making them difficult to trace. Firewalls can limit network access and drop unauthorized traffic based on packet headers and rules. Intrusion detection systems monitor network traffic and host activity to detect attacks passing through firewalls.
This document discusses different types of firewalls and how they work. It begins by explaining that firewalls come in many shapes and sizes, and sometimes a firewall is a collection of computers. All communication must pass through the firewall. It then discusses packet filters, stateful packet inspection engines, application gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Packet filters use transport layer information like IP addresses and port numbers to filter traffic. Stateful packet filters track client-server sessions to match return packets. Application gateways run proxy programs that filter traffic at the application layer. Circuit-level gateways filter traffic at the circuit level. A combination of these is known as a dynamic packet filter. The document also discusses additional firewall functions like network address
This document outlines a presentation on firewalls. It begins with an introduction that defines firewalls as devices that control network traffic flow and can operate on multiple layers. It then describes different firewall environments including DMZ, VPN, intranets and extranets. The document outlines four types of firewalls - packet filters, circuit level, application level, and stateful multilayer. It also discusses what firewalls can do, the future of firewall technology, and concludes that firewalls are an important part of network security but cannot provide complete security alone.
This document discusses firewalls and their types and functions. It defines a firewall as a system used to control access between trusted and untrusted networks using pre-configured rules. There are two main types of firewalls - hardware firewalls which are physical devices that protect entire networks, and software firewalls which are applications installed on individual computers. The document also outlines several firewall techniques including packet filtering, application gateways, circuit-level gateways, and bastion hosts. It provides examples of what personal firewalls can and cannot do to protect individual computers.
A firewall monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and blocks or permits data packets based on security rules. There are several types of firewalls including packet-filtering firewalls, circuit-level gateways, stateful inspection firewalls, application-level gateways, next-gen firewalls, software firewalls, and hardware firewalls. Cloud firewalls provide firewall services through a cloud-based solution and are easy to scale with organizational needs.
This document discusses firewalls, including what they are, their purposes, types, configurations, and limitations. A firewall is a program or device that filters network traffic and blocks unauthorized access. Firewalls protect systems and networks from threats, provide controlled access to and from the internet, and ensure only approved traffic passes through. There are different types of firewalls that use packet filtering, application proxies, or circuit gateways to screen for threats. Firewalls can be configured as single hosts, dual-hosted, or in screened subnets for increased security. However, firewalls cannot protect from all attacks and internal/virus threats.
A presentation discusses different types of firewalls and how they work. Firewalls are devices that control network access by enforcing rules on transmission of data based on things like source/destination addresses and protocols. Common types include packet filters, stateful packet filters, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls can be configured in different ways depending on network needs and are used to implement access control policies to protect networks and resources.
This document discusses firewalls and security design concepts. It defines a firewall as a system used to control access between trusted and untrusted networks using pre-configured rules. Firewalls sit at the edge of an internet connection and function as a security officer, blocking bad traffic and allowing good traffic. Effective security design incorporates layered security, controlling access based on roles, user awareness training, and network monitoring. The document explains that anyone connecting a private network to the internet needs a firewall to protect against common security threats like viruses, worms, and hacking attempts from the open internet.
Firewall Basics & Internetworking with Cisco PIX -Firewall Presented by : Souvik Santra [Manager, 3i Infotech Consultancy Services Ltd]
The document discusses firewall types including packet filtering gateways, stateful inspection firewalls, proxy firewalls, NAT firewalls and the Cisco PIX firewall. It describes how firewalls work, comparing packet filtering to stateful inspection. Topologies for connecting inside, outside and DMZ networks to Cisco PIX firewalls are presented.
Firewalls serve to filter network traffic and keep destructive forces from entering a network, similar to how fire barriers contain fires. The first firewalls were created in the 1980s and gained popularity later in the decade. Modern firewalls can be packet filters, circuit-level gateways, application-level gateways, or stateful multilayer inspection firewalls, with each generation building on the previous ones to provide stronger security but at increased complexity and cost.
This document discusses different types of firewalls, including hardware and software firewalls, and how they work using packet filtering, proxy services, and stateful inspection. It describes the history of firewalls and why they are needed for both personal and business use to protect networks from threats like viruses, malware, and unauthorized access. Next generation firewalls are also introduced which can provide more application visibility, control, and threat prevention compared to traditional firewalls.
This document provides an overview of firewall concepts including:
- Learning objectives around firewall types, functions, and deployment of policies.
- The basic types of firewalls: packet filtering, stateful packet inspection, application proxies, and hybrids.
- Details on packet filtering firewalls including pros, cons, and how they examine packets.
- Pros and cons of application proxies.
- Background on OSI and TCP/IP models, the three-way TCP handshake, common ports/services, and the STRIDE threat model.
- How to respond to threats and build a firewall port matrix.
- An introduction to iptables and examples of basic packet filtering rules.
- An overview of the network scanning
There are four common firewall architectures: packet filtering routers, screened host firewalls, dual-homed firewalls, and screened subnet firewalls. Screened subnet firewalls are the most complex but provide the highest level of security. They use a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to separate external-facing servers from internal networks and limit access between the different zones.
A firewall is a network security device that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of security rules. It protects internal networks from unauthorized external access. There are three main types of firewalls: network layer firewalls that filter traffic at the IP level, application layer firewalls that filter traffic by application, and proxy firewalls that intercept traffic and act as an intermediary. Firewalls use packet filtering, proxy services, or stateful inspection to screen traffic and enforce the security policy of an organization. They help control access between networks with different trust levels, such as between the highly trusted internal network and the less trusted internet.
A firewall is hardware or software that filters network traffic by allowing or denying transmission based on a set of rules to protect networks from unauthorized access. There are two main types - network layer firewalls which filter at the IP address and port level, and application layer firewalls which can filter traffic from specific applications like FTP or HTTP. A DMZ (demilitarized zone) is a physical or logical sub-network exposed to an untrusted network like the internet that contains external-facing services, protected from internal networks by firewalls. Firewalls provide security benefits like restricting access to authorized users and preventing intrusions from untrusted networks.
In computing, a firewall is a software or hardware-based network security system that controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on applied rule set. A firewall establishes a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another network (e.g., the Internet) that is not assumed to be secure and trusted.
Many personal computer operating systems include software-based firewalls to protect against threats from the public Internet. Many routers that pass data between networks contain firewall components and, conversely, many firewalls can perform basic routing functions.
This document provides an overview of firewalls, including what they are, how they work, types of firewalls, and their history. A firewall is a program or device that filters network traffic between the internet and an internal network based on a set of rules. There are different types, including packet filtering routers, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls aim to only allow authorized traffic according to a security policy while protecting internal systems. They provide advantages such as restricting access and hiding internal network information but can also limit some network connectivity.
This document provides an overview of firewalls, including what they are, different types, basic concepts, their role, advantages, and disadvantages. It defines a firewall as a program or device that filters network traffic between the internet and a private network based on a set of rules. The document discusses software vs hardware firewalls and different types like packet filtering, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. It also covers the history of firewalls, their design goals, and how they concentrate security and restrict access to trusted machines only.
This document discusses firewalls, including their definition, history, types, and purposes. A firewall is a program or hardware device that filters network traffic between the internet and an internal network based on a set of security rules. There are different types of firewalls, including packet filtering routers, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. Firewalls aim to restrict network access and protect internal systems by only allowing authorized traffic according to a security policy.
This document provides an overview of firewalls, including what they are, different types, basic concepts, their role, advantages, and disadvantages. It defines a firewall as a program or device that filters network traffic between the internet and a private network based on a set of rules. The document discusses software vs hardware firewalls and different types like packet filtering, application-level gateways, and circuit-level gateways. It also covers the history of firewalls, their design goals, and how they concentrate security and restrict access to trusted machines only.
Firewall technology emerged in the late 1980s and has evolved through three generations. The first generation used packet filters that inspected packets to block or allow them. The second generation added stateful inspection to track the state of connections. The third generation filters at the application layer to understand application protocols. There are different types of firewalls including network layer filters, application layer firewalls, proxies, and network address translation (NAT) which hides protected addresses.
1) Firewalls act as barriers to protect networks and computers from threats on the internet. They control incoming and outgoing network traffic by analyzing data packets and determining if they should be allowed or blocked based on rules.
2) There are different types of firewalls including software-based, hardware-based, network layer, and application layer. Network layer firewalls include packet filters and circuit level filters. Application layer firewalls can understand applications and protocols.
3) Techniques used by firewalls include packet filtering, stateful packet inspection, and application proxies. Choosing a firewall depends on ensuring security of ports, monitoring systems, and not slowing performance. Users can check if their firewall is working by performing a port scan
Firewalls have evolved from metal sheets used in the 19th century to protect buildings from fire, to software and hardware used today to filter network traffic and protect computers and networks. Key developments included the growth of the internet in the 1980s which led to the implementation of firewalls in routers to control network data traffic and allocate networks. Different types of firewalls evolved to suit various network sizes, from personal firewalls on individual computers to enterprise firewalls capable of handling thousands of users across multiple firewalls. Future firewalls may be integrated directly into devices like personal computers and supercomputers.
A firewall is a system or set of rules designed to permit or deny computer applications access to networks based on a set of rules. Firewalls can be implemented through software or hardware and work by examining network packets and blocking or allowing passage based on the packet's contents. There are several types of firewalls including network layer, application layer, circuit layer, and stateful multi-layer inspection firewalls. Firewalls help secure private networks from unauthorized access from other networks like the internet.
This document discusses firewalls and packet filters. It defines a firewall as a device that provides secure connectivity between networks and can be hardware, software, or a combination. There are two main types of firewalls - hardware and software. It also describes how firewalls and packet filters work, including inspecting packets and applying rules to determine if packets should be allowed through or blocked. The functions of packet filters are to control traffic and provide security. Manufacturing companies that provide firewall and packet filtering solutions are also listed.
Whenyour computer isconnected to the Internet, you expose your computer to a variety of potentialthreats. The Internet isdesigned in such a waythat if you have access to the Internet, all other computers on the Internet canconnect to yourcomputer.Thisleavesyouvulnerable to variouscommonattacks. This isespeciallytroubling as severalpopular programs open services on your computer thatallowothers to view files on your computer! Whilethisfunctionalityisexpected, the difficultyisthatsecurityerrors are detectedthatalwaysallow hackers to attackyour computer with the ability to view or destroy sensitive information stored on your computer. To protectyour computer fromsuchattacksyouneed to "teach" your computer to ignore or resistexternaltestingattempts. The commonname for such a program is Firewall. A firewall is software thatcreates a secureenvironmentwhosefunctionis to block or restrictincoming and outgoing information over a network. These firewalls actually do not work and are not suitable for business premises to maintain information securitywhilesupporting free exchange of ideas. Firewall are becoming more and more sophisticated in the day, and new features are beingadded all the time, sothat, despitecriticism and intimidatingdevelopmentmethods, they are still a powerfuldefense. In thispaper, weread a network firewall thathelps the corporateenvironment and other networks thatwant to exchange information over the network. The firewall protects the flow of trafficthrough the internet and limits the amount of external and internal information and provides the internal user with the illusion of anonymous FTP and www online communications.
The document discusses firewalls and their implementation, providing details on different types of firewalls like network layer packet filters, application layer proxies, and network address translation firewalls. It also describes different implementations of firewalls including transparent/bridging firewalls, sandwich firewalls, and VLAN switch implementations. The document then focuses on Cisco PIX firewalls, providing details on their architecture, operation, and hardware.
Watchguard Firewall overview and implemetationKaveh Khosravi
This document explains firewall technologies and intrusion detection techniques by using the combination of watchguard firewall and snort , the widely known intrusion detection system ,.
Firewall is a network security device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic and filters it based on predefined security rules. It establishes a barrier between internal secure networks and external untrusted networks like the internet. There are different types of firewalls including packet filtering, stateful inspection, and application-level firewalls. Firewalls provide advantages like network reliability, simplicity of implementation, and cost-effectiveness. However, they also have disadvantages such as potential performance issues and not providing other security features like antivirus. Education is needed on firewall security automation and processes to improve business efficiency.
A firewall can be either software-based or hardware-based, and is used to help secure a network by preventing unauthorized access. There are several types of firewalls including network layer, application layer, circuit layer, stateful multi-layer inspection, proxy, host-based, and hybrid firewalls. Firewalls work at different levels, from just packet filtering at the network level, to deep packet inspection and application-level filtering at higher levels.
This document discusses security technologies taught in an Illinois Institute of Technology course. It covers firewalls, intrusion detection systems, dial-up protection, and other topics. The learning objectives are to define types of firewalls, discuss firewall implementation approaches, and understand technologies like encryption and biometrics. Firewalls examined include packet filtering, proxy, stateful inspection, dynamic, and kernel proxy firewalls. Intrusion detection systems can be host-based or network-based, using signatures or anomalies. Remote authentication and terminal access control systems help secure dial-up access.
This document discusses different types of firewalls and their functions. It begins by explaining why computers need protection and why firewalls are needed. There are three main types of firewalls: packet filtering, application-level, and circuit-level. Packet filtering firewalls control protocols, IP addresses, and port numbers using rulesets. Application-level firewalls allow or block specific application traffic using mechanisms for each desired application. Circuit-level firewalls relay TCP connections by copying bytes between an external host and internal resource. In summary, firewalls provide network security by controlling access and filtering unauthorized traffic between internal and external networks.
This document provides tips for simplifying an analytics strategy. It recommends accelerating data by creating a hybrid data platform. It also suggests delegating work to analytics technologies like interactive BI tools. Additionally, it advises using data discovery techniques to uncover patterns and find opportunities. Industry-specific applications and machine learning can also simplify advanced analytics. Developing an data-driven culture and talent is important for ensuring an effective analytics strategy.
Advanced analytics uses sophisticated techniques beyond traditional business intelligence to discover deeper insights from data. It includes techniques like machine learning, data mining, and neural networks. While many major companies invest in analytics, some hesitate due to a lack of structured data or past failures. The document provides suggestions for effective advanced analytics, including choosing the right data sources, building models to optimize business outcomes, and embedding analytics in tools to generate maximum profit. However, companies must set boundaries on data use and consider ethics to avoid illegal or reputation-damaging practices.
People analytics, also known as talent analytics or HR analytics, refers to the method of using data and analytics to help managers make decisions about employees. It can help organizations find better applicants, make smarter hiring decisions, and increase employee performance and retention. People analytics provides objective data to inform recruitment, succession planning, retention, and other talent decisions. However, people analytics is not foolproof and has limitations since it is difficult to predict individual human behavior with data and analytics alone. It also risks being dehumanizing if it reduces people to numbers.
The document discusses new patterns of innovation in business using data and analytics. It identifies five key patterns: 1) augmenting products to generate data, 2) digitizing assets, 3) combining data within and across industries, 4) trading data, and 5) codifying distinctive service capabilities. For companies to successfully innovate, managers must involve experts in transformation efforts, challenge time and budget management skills, and involve customers in changes.
Marketers are struggling to effectively use big data. While big data opens opportunities, it also provides challenges due to its large volume, variety, and complexity. Marketers have not fully adapted to using statistics and data to inform marketing strategies. This presents an opportunity for Indian managers to leverage the relevance of big data in their markets.
Antivirus software uses various methods like signatures, heuristics, and real-time protection to identify malware like viruses, worms, and trojans. It works by scanning files and comparing them to known virus signatures. While antivirus software is useful for protecting devices from malware, it also has limitations like unexpected renewal costs, potential false positives, and reduced effectiveness against new viruses. Antivirus software must also contend with techniques used by malware authors to avoid detection, such as rootkits that have full system access.
This document defines and categorizes different types of clouds. It explains that clouds are visible masses of water or ice suspended in the atmosphere above a planetary body. Clouds are categorized based on their appearance, altitude, and association with weather patterns. Some major cloud categories described are cumulus, stratus, cirrus, cumulonimbus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, and altostratus. Each category is defined by its typical altitude, appearance, formation process, and weather implications.
computer forensics: consists of history, their need, types of crime, how experts work, rules of evidence, forensic tools, tools based on different categories.
extremely detailed ppt, consists of information difficult to find. very useful for paper presentation competitions.
antivirus software: consists of history, identification methods, popular anti viruses in the market, pros and issues of it.
Extremely basic ppt- can be used for college presentations & competitions- doesnt have enough info to be the winner, but certainly useful. :)
Implementations of Fused Deposition Modeling in real worldEmerging Tech
The presentation showcases the diverse real-world applications of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) across multiple industries:
1. **Manufacturing**: FDM is utilized in manufacturing for rapid prototyping, creating custom tools and fixtures, and producing functional end-use parts. Companies leverage its cost-effectiveness and flexibility to streamline production processes.
2. **Medical**: In the medical field, FDM is used to create patient-specific anatomical models, surgical guides, and prosthetics. Its ability to produce precise and biocompatible parts supports advancements in personalized healthcare solutions.
3. **Education**: FDM plays a crucial role in education by enabling students to learn about design and engineering through hands-on 3D printing projects. It promotes innovation and practical skill development in STEM disciplines.
4. **Science**: Researchers use FDM to prototype equipment for scientific experiments, build custom laboratory tools, and create models for visualization and testing purposes. It facilitates rapid iteration and customization in scientific endeavors.
5. **Automotive**: Automotive manufacturers employ FDM for prototyping vehicle components, tooling for assembly lines, and customized parts. It speeds up the design validation process and enhances efficiency in automotive engineering.
6. **Consumer Electronics**: FDM is utilized in consumer electronics for designing and prototyping product enclosures, casings, and internal components. It enables rapid iteration and customization to meet evolving consumer demands.
7. **Robotics**: Robotics engineers leverage FDM to prototype robot parts, create lightweight and durable components, and customize robot designs for specific applications. It supports innovation and optimization in robotic systems.
8. **Aerospace**: In aerospace, FDM is used to manufacture lightweight parts, complex geometries, and prototypes of aircraft components. It contributes to cost reduction, faster production cycles, and weight savings in aerospace engineering.
9. **Architecture**: Architects utilize FDM for creating detailed architectural models, prototypes of building components, and intricate designs. It aids in visualizing concepts, testing structural integrity, and communicating design ideas effectively.
Each industry example demonstrates how FDM enhances innovation, accelerates product development, and addresses specific challenges through advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Measuring the Impact of Network Latency at TwitterScyllaDB
Widya Salim and Victor Ma will outline the causal impact analysis, framework, and key learnings used to quantify the impact of reducing Twitter's network latency.
Coordinate Systems in FME 101 - Webinar SlidesSafe Software
If you’ve ever had to analyze a map or GPS data, chances are you’ve encountered and even worked with coordinate systems. As historical data continually updates through GPS, understanding coordinate systems is increasingly crucial. However, not everyone knows why they exist or how to effectively use them for data-driven insights.
During this webinar, you’ll learn exactly what coordinate systems are and how you can use FME to maintain and transform your data’s coordinate systems in an easy-to-digest way, accurately representing the geographical space that it exists within. During this webinar, you will have the chance to:
- Enhance Your Understanding: Gain a clear overview of what coordinate systems are and their value
- Learn Practical Applications: Why we need datams and projections, plus units between coordinate systems
- Maximize with FME: Understand how FME handles coordinate systems, including a brief summary of the 3 main reprojectors
- Custom Coordinate Systems: Learn how to work with FME and coordinate systems beyond what is natively supported
- Look Ahead: Gain insights into where FME is headed with coordinate systems in the future
Don’t miss the opportunity to improve the value you receive from your coordinate system data, ultimately allowing you to streamline your data analysis and maximize your time. See you there!
UiPath Community Day Kraków: Devs4Devs ConferenceUiPathCommunity
We are honored to launch and host this event for our UiPath Polish Community, with the help of our partners - Proservartner!
We certainly hope we have managed to spike your interest in the subjects to be presented and the incredible networking opportunities at hand, too!
Check out our proposed agenda below 👇👇
08:30 ☕ Welcome coffee (30')
09:00 Opening note/ Intro to UiPath Community (10')
Cristina Vidu, Global Manager, Marketing Community @UiPath
Dawid Kot, Digital Transformation Lead @Proservartner
09:10 Cloud migration - Proservartner & DOVISTA case study (30')
Marcin Drozdowski, Automation CoE Manager @DOVISTA
Pawel Kamiński, RPA developer @DOVISTA
Mikolaj Zielinski, UiPath MVP, Senior Solutions Engineer @Proservartner
09:40 From bottlenecks to breakthroughs: Citizen Development in action (25')
Pawel Poplawski, Director, Improvement and Automation @McCormick & Company
Michał Cieślak, Senior Manager, Automation Programs @McCormick & Company
10:05 Next-level bots: API integration in UiPath Studio (30')
Mikolaj Zielinski, UiPath MVP, Senior Solutions Engineer @Proservartner
10:35 ☕ Coffee Break (15')
10:50 Document Understanding with my RPA Companion (45')
Ewa Gruszka, Enterprise Sales Specialist, AI & ML @UiPath
11:35 Power up your Robots: GenAI and GPT in REFramework (45')
Krzysztof Karaszewski, Global RPA Product Manager
12:20 🍕 Lunch Break (1hr)
13:20 From Concept to Quality: UiPath Test Suite for AI-powered Knowledge Bots (30')
Kamil Miśko, UiPath MVP, Senior RPA Developer @Zurich Insurance
13:50 Communications Mining - focus on AI capabilities (30')
Thomasz Wierzbicki, Business Analyst @Office Samurai
14:20 Polish MVP panel: Insights on MVP award achievements and career profiling
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These fighter aircraft have uses outside of traditional combat situations. They are essential in defending India's territorial integrity, averting dangers, and delivering aid to those in need during natural calamities. Additionally, the IAF improves its interoperability and fortifies international military alliances by working together and conducting joint exercises with other air forces.
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Key Takeaways:
* Understand why connection pooling is essential for high-traffic applications
* Explore various connection poolers available for PostgreSQL, including pgbouncer
* Learn the configuration options and functionalities of pgbouncer
* Discover best practices for monitoring and troubleshooting connection pooling setups
* Gain insights into real-world use cases and considerations for production environments
This presentation is ideal for:
* Database administrators (DBAs)
* Developers working with PostgreSQL
* DevOps engineers
* Anyone interested in optimizing PostgreSQL performance
Contact info@mydbops.com for PostgreSQL Managed, Consulting and Remote DBA Services
An invited talk given by Mark Billinghurst on Research Directions for Cross Reality Interfaces. This was given on July 2nd 2024 as part of the 2024 Summer School on Cross Reality in Hagenberg, Austria (July 1st - 7th)
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Cybersecurity is a major concern in today's connected digital world. Threats to organizations are constantly evolving and have the potential to compromise sensitive information, disrupt operations, and lead to significant financial losses. Traditional cybersecurity techniques often fall short against modern attackers. Therefore, advanced techniques for cyber security analysis and anomaly detection are essential for protecting digital assets. This blog explores these cutting-edge methods, providing a comprehensive overview of their application and importance.
Details of description part II: Describing images in practice - Tech Forum 2024BookNet Canada
This presentation explores the practical application of image description techniques. Familiar guidelines will be demonstrated in practice, and descriptions will be developed “live”! If you have learned a lot about the theory of image description techniques but want to feel more confident putting them into practice, this is the presentation for you. There will be useful, actionable information for everyone, whether you are working with authors, colleagues, alone, or leveraging AI as a collaborator.
Link to presentation recording and transcript: https://bnctechforum.ca/sessions/details-of-description-part-ii-describing-images-in-practice/
Presented by BookNet Canada on June 25, 2024, with support from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
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Your comprehensive guide to RPA in healthcare for 2024. Explore the benefits, use cases, and emerging trends of robotic process automation. Understand the challenges and prepare for the future of healthcare automation
TrustArc Webinar - 2024 Data Privacy Trends: A Mid-Year Check-InTrustArc
Six months into 2024, and it is clear the privacy ecosystem takes no days off!! Regulators continue to implement and enforce new regulations, businesses strive to meet requirements, and technology advances like AI have privacy professionals scratching their heads about managing risk.
What can we learn about the first six months of data privacy trends and events in 2024? How should this inform your privacy program management for the rest of the year?
Join TrustArc, Goodwin, and Snyk privacy experts as they discuss the changes we’ve seen in the first half of 2024 and gain insight into the concrete, actionable steps you can take to up-level your privacy program in the second half of the year.
This webinar will review:
- Key changes to privacy regulations in 2024
- Key themes in privacy and data governance in 2024
- How to maximize your privacy program in the second half of 2024
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Today’s digitally connected world presents a wide range of security challenges for enterprises. Insider security threats are particularly noteworthy because they have the potential to cause significant harm. Unlike external threats, insider risks originate from within the company, making them more subtle and challenging to identify. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of insider security threats, including their types, examples, effects, and mitigation techniques.
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1. FIREWALLS
Abstract:
The topic “firewalls” deals
with a software or hardware
based equipment with which
we can keep the network
secure. It has a predetermined
rule set which deals with the
packets in the network traffic.
It is pretty useful in saving the
device such as a PC, LAPTOP
or even a set of interconnected
device from external harmful
network mostly the internet. In
today’s generation of
computers and networks, the
harm from virus, worms and
Trojans have increased. These
Mostly enter into the system
through external sources such
as The Internet.
Firewall is the first
basic protection provided to
protect from such external
harm. Firewalls are divided
into various classes based
upon their uses and their
effectiveness.
The variety of firewalls used,
their kinds, and the history of
firewalls shall be covered in
this topic. There various kinds
of architectures of firewalls
present in both hardware and
software are discussed. Their
Advantages and
Disadvantages are also
mentioned.
Introduction:
A firewall is a software or
hardware application that is
used to protect the device or a
set of devices from any
external harmful data packets
network which is mostly the
internet.
It follows a set of
predefined rules, set for
filtered the data packets in
the incoming and outgoing
traffic.
Many personal
computer operating systems
such as Windows7, Ubuntu,
Linux based OS, etc have
software based firewalls.
The hardware based
firewalls in the routers that
pass data between networks.
History:
The term “firewall” originally
referred to a wall intended to
2. confine a fire or a potential
fire within a building.
Firewall technology
emerged in the 1980’s when
the internet was a fairly new
technology in terms of global
use and connectivity.
The predecessors
to firewalls for network
security were the routers used
in late 1980’s.
Generation of firewalls:
There are three generations of
firewalls:-
First Generation: packet
filters
The first paper
published on firewall
technology was in 1988 when
the engineers from Digital
Equipment Cooperation
(DEC) developed filter
systems known as packet filter
firewalls.
Packet filter act by
inspecting the “packets”
which transfer between
computers to the internet .If
the packet matches the packet
filters set of rules, the packet
filter will drop the packet by
silently discarding them or
reject it by giving error
responses to the source.
This type of packet
filtering pays no attention to
whether a packet is part of an
existing traffic stream.
Instead, it filters each packet
based only on information
contained in the packet itself
(such as source & destination
address, port no.) etc.
Second Generation-
Stateful filters:
From 1989-1990 three
colleagues from AT&T Bell
Laboratories, Dave Presetto,
Janardhan Sharma and Kshitij
Nigam, developed the second
generation of firewalls, calling
them circuit level firewalls.
Second generation
firewalls perform the work of
the first generation firewalls
but in layer 4(Transport layer)
of the OSI model. This is
achieved by retaining packets
until enough information is
available to make a judgment
of its state.
Known as stateful packet
inspection, it records all
connections passing through it
and determines whether a
packet is the start of a new
connection, a part of an
3. existing connection, or not
part of any connection.
Though static rules are
still used, these rules can now
contain connection state as
one of their test criteria.
Certain denial-of-service
attacks bombard the firewall
with thousands of fake
connection packets in an
attempt to overwhelm it by
filling its connection state
memory.
Third Generation-
Application layer:
Marcus Raman, Wei Xin and
Peter Churchyard developed
an application Firewall known
as Toolkit. Wei Xin extended
the FTWK with the kernel
enhancement of IP filter and
socket transparent.
This is known as the first
transparent Application
firewall, released as a
commercial product of
Gaunlet firewall at TIS.
The key benefit of
application layer filtering is
that it can understand certain
applications and protocols
(such as FTP, DNS and
HTTP)
This is useful as it is able
to detect if an unwanted
protocol is attempting to
bypass the firewall on an
allowed port or detect if a
protocol is being abused in
any harmful way.
As of 2012, the so called
NGFW is nothing more than
the “widen” or “deepen”
inspection at application-
stack.
Types:-
NETWORK LAYER:
Network Layer
firewalls, also called packet
filters; operate at a relatively
low-level of TCP/IP protocol
stack, not allowing packets to
pass through the firewall
unless match established rule
set.
Network firewalls are of two
types:-
(1)Stateful
(2)Stateless
(1)Stateful:- Stateful firewalls
maintain context about active
sessions and use that “state
information” to speed packet
processing. Any existing
network connection can be
4. described by several
properties, including source
and destination IP address,
UDP or TCP ports, and the
current stage of the
connections lifetime.
(2)Stateless:- Stateless
firewalls require less memory
and can be faster for simple
filters that require less time to
filter than to look up a session.
They may also be necessary
for filtering stateless network
protocols that have no concept
of a session. They can’t make
more complex decisions based
on what stage communications
between hosts have reached.
APPLICATION LAYER:
Application layer firewalls
work on the application layer
of the TCP/IP stack and may
intercept all packets traveling
to or from on application.
They block other packets.
Application firewalls
function by determining
whether a process should
accept any given connection.
Application firewalls
accomplish their function by
hooking into socket calls to
filter the connection between
the application layer and
lower layers of OSI model.
PROXIES:
A proxy server, running either
on dedicated hardware or
software or a general-purpose
machine, may act as a firewall
by responding to input packets
in the manner of an
application, while blocking
other packets.
Proxies make tampering
with an internal system from
the external network, more
difficult and misuse of one
internal system would not
necessarily cause a security
breach exploitable from
outside the firewall.
Firewall
Architectures:-
There five kinds of different
basic firewalls:
5. (1)Screening Routers:-The
simplest way to implement a
firewall is by placing packet
filters on the router itself. This
kind of architecture is
completely transparent to all
parties involved, but screening
routers leaves a chance for
“leak” out of the network.
They violate the “the choke
point principle” of firewalls.
(2)Screened Host
Gateways:- Here hosts and
routers can be used together in
firewall architecture. It is one
of the most common
combinations in use today.
All packet filtering and access
control is performed at the
router. The router permits only
that traffic that the policy
explicitly identifies.
(3)Dual Homed Gateways:-
Dual Homed Gateways places
a single machine with two
networks. Here, all users must
log in to the machine before
proceeding on to the other
network, or as a host for proxy
servers, in which user
accounts are not required.
(4)Screened Subnet:-
The screened subnet approach
takes the idea of a screened
host gateway one step further.
The screening router is still
present as the first point of
entry into the corporate
network, and screens
incoming traffic between the
Internet and the public hosts.
The functions of that gateway
are spread among multiple
hosts. For e.g., one of the
hosts could be a Web server,
another could serve as the
anonymous FTP server, and
yet a third as the proxy server
host, from which all
connections to and from the
internal corporate are made.
(5)Belt and Suspenders
approach:-
It takes the approach of the
screened subnet and extends
still another step further. Here
an external screening router
protects "public" machines
from the Internet. The
functions of gateway are split:
the proxy server host now
resides on the DMZ subnet,
while an internal screening
router serves to protect the
internal network from the
public machines. This
6. architecture is often called the
"belt-and-suspenders"
architecture.
Advantages and
Disadvantages:
Advantages:
• Protect the computer
from “bad” network and
give a steady interface
for network.
• Protect the system from
external attack of worms
and viruses.
• Help in recognition of
threats and disturbances
easily.
Disadvantages:
• Cannot protect from
internal attacks, such as
a malicious code being
executed.
• Unaffected on
organizations with
greater insider threat
such as Banks and
Military.
• Protection is supposed to
be present in every layer
and assess the threats
too. Firewall does not
give protection in every
layer.
• Cannot protect against
transfer of all virus
infected programs or
files because of huge
range of operating
system and file types.
Conclusion:-
Firewalls in today’s
generation of networks and
computer are necessary.
Every computer and Router is
provided with the software or
hardware form of firewalls for
protection.
Firewalls are of various types
and each type is implemented
based upon the security
required for network or
computer. Firewalls have
several advantages and
disadvantages, we need to
counter the disadvantages of
firewalls and better them for
higher protection of our
systems and servers.