Web Application Firewall (WAF)
It’s a Firewall that operates at the Application Layer (Layer 7 OSI) that’s designed to monitor, filter and block HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from a Web Application.
This type of firewall can be deployed in two different methods:
Proxy Mode: It directly receives...
802.11 Wi-Fi Standards
These refer to a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, developed by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers).
802.11a → Operates in the 5GHz band with a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps
802.11b → Operates in the 2.4GHz...
Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurate threat detection and response as it helps to evaluate and improve the accuracy of security measures, ensuring they are reliable and effective at detecting and mitigating threats without causing unnecessary alerts or missing real threats.
True Positive (TP)
This...