Glossary
North-South Traffic
North-south traffic crosses your network border - traffic coming in from or going out to the internet.
What is North-South Traffic?
Network traffic that flows between internal networks and external networks like the internet.
Why Should You Care?
North-south is where external attacks enter. Perimeter security focuses on controlling this traffic.
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Real-World Example
A firewall inspects north-south traffic to block malicious downloads and detect command and control connections.
How to Protect Against North-South Traffic
- 1.
Ensure full visibility of north-south traffic
- 2.
Implement threat detection for ingress and egress
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