
Episode: Network Security: Strategic Device Placement
In this episode of DeepDive, XatusBetaZx17 dives into strategic device placement—showing you exactly where to position firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and other security appliances to maximize protection and minimize blind spots. We’ll cover best practices for placing firewalls at network junctions, deploying IDS/IPS at key choke points, leveraging DMZs and segmentation, and ensuring secure management paths. Whether you’re securing a small office or a large enterprise, you’ll come away with clear guidelines to harden your network architecture.
Resources & Links:
• Positioning Security Devices (Network Security Best Practices: Top 10 Proven Strategies)
https://kraftbusiness.com/blog/network-security-best-practices/ (Kraft Business Systems)
• Correct Placement of IDS/IPS in Network Architecture (Cisco Community)
https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/correct-placement-of-ids-ips-in-network-architecture/td-p/2632437 (Cisco Community)
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