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What is a TCP Port: Different Between TCP and UDP Ports

NW Kings

Understanding TCP ports is essential for managing network traffic and ensuring effective communication. But what is a TCP port? This blog will delve into what a TCP port is, how it works, its significance in networking, and the different types of ports, including well-known and dynamic ports. What is a TCP Port?

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Advanced Network Security Technologies

CATO Networks

The idea behind the castle and moat approach is straightforward: if you fortify the network perimeter well enough, using security policies, firewalls, proxies and the like, your internal network will remain safe. NGFWs can drill down beyond IP addresses, TCP/UDP ports, and network protocols to enforce policies based on packet content.

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Where is Network Security headed in 2020?

CATO Networks

Network security tools that are part of Catos network infrastructure include: Next-generation firewall NGFW allows granular rules to be implemented that can control access based on network entities, traffic type, and time. Additionally, a Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) engine enables contextualization of traffic.