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News and insights from the IT infrastructure industry, from telecom and fibre providers, to network operators and IP solution providers.

Firewall rules are essential for network security, determining how a firewall processes incoming and outgoing traffic. Firewall rules are applied sequentially, with the firewall evaluating each packet against these rules to determine legitimacy. Firewall rules are critical in defending against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and safeguarding sensitive data.

The threat intelligence market is constantly evolving, with leaders like Recorded Future, CrowdStrike, IBM and FireEye shaping the industry. Despite the growth, the market faces challenges such as the shortage of trained security professionals capable of operating threat intelligence solutions effectively.

An 8-bit microcontroller is a type of microcontroller where the data word size is 8 bits, which means it can process data in 8-bit chunks. 8-bit microcontrollers are designed to perform a specific task or a set of tasks efficiently, which is why they are popular in embedded systems.