These days, cybercrime is big business. All types of data are being traded, whether it is medical information, credit card information, or the secret designs of your new product, app, or service. Malware is becoming more sophisticated and today it’s commonly hidden inside a larger file, or encrypted so a firewall device can’t decrypt it. Meanwhile, the price of cyberhacking tools is going down, so denial of service attacks, eavesdropping software, and Wi-Fi interception devices are less expensive and more readily available.

Given the maturity and sophistication of malware, businesses of every size and industry are at risk. At the same time, firewalls are becoming more mature and sophisticated, and are better integrated into the network, going beyond security to help improve network efficiency. A high-performing firewall from a trusted provider like Dell can protect against advanced attacks, as well as control traffic on your network. However, the firewall you had last year probably isn’t going to guard you from this year’s threats. A firewall has to protect more than assets — it also has to protect people, networks and productivity, and it has to give you granular controls into complex applications. Let Dell can guide you in the five things your next-generation firewall must do in the executive briefing linked below.

Dell Security Executive Briefing: When it Comes to Security, Protection and Performance Matter

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