WAF (Web application firewall)

A brute-force attack is a method used to gain access to restricted information, accounts, or systems by using trial and error. It involves trying all possible combinations of characters until the correct one is found. Brute-force attacks are commonly used to crack passwords, find hidden files or uncover security flaws in websites and databases. To protect against this type of attack, websites should use strong authentication methods and regularly change their passwords.

802.1x Access Control List (ACL) is a security protocol that enables secure access to networks, devices and applications. It is used to control access by allowing or denying certain types of traffic at the user level. ACLs can be used to identify, authenticate and authorize users, allowing them access only to specific resources they are authorized to use. It helps protect against unauthorized access, data theft and malicious activity on networks. Use of 802.1x ACL provides an extra layer of protection for data and resources within a network environment.

File transfer protocol, or FTP, is a network protocol that enables data transfer between computers connected to a computer network. FTP servers can manage and host content within an organization's private network. Their purpose plays an acritical role in directly engaging with network files and resources. Thus, isolating FTP servers from internal systems is crucial to mitigate data loss or exploitation.

A CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) is a security solution that helps protect data stored in cloud services. It monitors and enforces policies to ensure the safety of any data going in, out and within cloud applications. By using machine learning and analytics, it detects risky behavior and blocks suspicious activities. This provides an extra layer of protection, allowing businesses to maintain compliance while providing secure access to cloud applications. With a CASB, you can control who accesses your apps, what they can do with them and when they can do it from anywhere.

Location permissions enable a user to give an application access to their device's location data. This can be granted when the app is installed, and it will allow the app to detect the user’s position or track their movements. Location permissions are important for many applications, such as mapping apps or delivery services, but they can also be used maliciously by hackers to exploit users’ personal information. Cyber security measures should always include checking what access is granted to applications with location permissions, as well as monitoring how this data is being used.