Matt SherifAug 28, 20191 minRollback after code upgradeContingency planning, we all do it when we plan firmware, operating system, or application upgrades. The biggest one is "how do we roll b...
Matt SherifAug 25, 20192 minSecure remote desktop without poking holes in your firewallYou’ve just signed off on that big project with Company X, they’re going to implement the new Flux Capacitor you just bought. Even better...
Matt SherifAug 21, 20191 minAdding the default SLAs to a FortiGate upgraded to 6.2.1If you've unboxed a new FortiGate and loaded 6.2.1 out of the box and started configuring SD-WAN, you probably noticed the cool new defau...
Matt SherifMay 6, 20192 minDHCP Relay on FortiGateThe FortiGate is a mighty firewall, it has many features, and can do many jobs. In many small environments it's not uncommon to see it no...
Matt SherifMay 2, 20192 minTesting web filtering without getting filtered out of a jobHere’s a scenario we’ve all dealt with/will deal with in the near future: I need you to deny access to X web categories - K THNX BYE Mgmt...
Matt SherifFeb 4, 20194 minThe security thought process is brokenI like to walk, it helps me clear my mind. When I’m talking to colleagues or industry peers on the phone, I take a walk. When I’m thinkin...
Matt SherifFeb 4, 20194 min802.11ax - Isn't WiFi fast enough? Why Should I care?With 802.11ac Waves 1 and 2 becoming more widely available, many people may find themselves asking "Isn't WiFi fast enough already? Why s...
Matt SherifFeb 4, 20193 minEnterprise WiFi? What? Why?It’s no secret that WiFi – and wireless connectivity in general – has taken on a life of it’s own. Gartner projects that by 2020 there wi...
