Cybersecurity 101

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is essential. At WatchGuard, we break down key cybersecurity topics with clear explanations, practical examples, and proven best practices. Whether you want to learn about network security, endpoint protection, identity management, or cyber threats—start your journey with Cybersecurity 101.

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Endpoint Agent Consolidation

Many endpoint security systems have multiple agents (lightweight services that run in the background to automate monitoring and control). A more secure, modern approach is to have a single agent that drives your entire security ecosystem, leading to decreased CPU load, bandwidth use, and operational complexity.