Less than two weeks ago, the Wannacry ransomware attack compromised thousands of computers, causing considerable losses to big companies and individuals alike. That, along with other widespread vulnerabilities found in recent years (such as the Shellshock bug), highlight the importance of staying on top of your mission-critical systems.
Although vulnerabilities often target one specific operating system or software component, examining the traffic that goes in and out of your network can be a significant help to protect the assets you are responsible for.
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