Do machines without any listening services need a firewall to block incoming connections?

Let’s assume we have an example machine connected to the internet. This machine is typically a client one, and it has no services like ssh running on. Does this kind of machines need any firewall to restrict incoming connections? On the on… Continue reading Do machines without any listening services need a firewall to block incoming connections?

Preventing Criminals from Using Cloud Applications to Inject Chaos Into Work Environments

In 2020, cyber criminals used cloud applications, the cover of a pandemic, and a newly embraced work-from-home culture to serve up ransomware, steal data, and disrupt how companies do business. The year is over, but the challenges and risks remain.  H… Continue reading Preventing Criminals from Using Cloud Applications to Inject Chaos Into Work Environments

Windows 10: How to change Loopback’s NetworkCategory from Public to Private? [migrated]

On my Windows 10 laptop, I have 2 interfaces:
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Get-NetConnectionProfile
Name : Unidentified network
InterfaceAlias : Loopback
InterfaceIndex : 16
NetworkCategory : Public
IPv4Connectivity : NoTraf… Continue reading Windows 10: How to change Loopback’s NetworkCategory from Public to Private? [migrated]

Please help me think of ways to improve my network diagram [closed]

users on the left side of the network diagram will connect to the right side to access the file server and update data for monitoring and maintenance service. Please let me know how can i improve my diagram both with and without introducin… Continue reading Please help me think of ways to improve my network diagram [closed]