How to manage your secure web gateway? There are several ways to ensure your web gateway is secure. The key is to implement security measures that prevent hackers from gaining access to your network.
Keep your System up to date
Make sure to keep your web gateway up to date. This is especially important when it comes to security patches. Patches are designed to fix problems in the system, so make sure you install them as soon as they become available.
The last thing you want is for a security flaw to be discovered in your web gateway because you failed to install the latest security patch that was released by the vendor. When it comes to security patches, never wait until the vendor has sent out several patches; always install them right away.
Use Your Firewall
Another way to ensure your gateway is secure is to use a firewall. A firewall helps protect your network against outside attacks and hackers by monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic.
Your web gateway should have its own firewall that performs deep packet inspection on every packet that passes through it, looking for any malicious data packets or commands. If a suspicious packet is detected, the web gateway should prevent it from entering your network.
Use Whitelists and Blacklists
Another important security measure you can take is to use whitelists and blacklists. Whitelisting involves only allowing certain programs or websites into your network while banning everything else.
Blacklists block all but certain programs or websites from entering your network. Whitelists masquerade your network as a legitimate program or website that protects it from viruses or other malware. On the other hand, blacklists are effective at blocking all but certain websites from entering your network.
Either way, both whitelists and blacklists should be used in conjunction with each other for maximum effectiveness. You should also whitelist or blacklist certain IP addresses of known malicious programs and websites. This is so that they are prevented from accessing your network no matter what they try to do.
Limit Access
This involves limiting access to the physical hardware and software, as well as limiting access to and from them via network connections.
Implement other Measures too
There are many other ways you can keep your web gateway secure. For example, you can set up access control lists (ACLs) on each site on your web gateway’s server farm so you know who is accessing what site and when they accessed it.
This makes it easier for you to determine if unauthorized users are accessing any of your sites. Moreover, it identifies if there are any compromised accounts being used by intruders. You can also use an intrusion detection system (IDS) to monitor all traffic entering and leaving your network.
IDS helps you determine if any suspicious activity is being attempted by anyone trying to access your network. You can then use an intrusion prevention system (IPS) to block any suspicious activity that is detected by the IDS.