Traffic redirection from network security devices
It involves redirecting network traffic from one destination to another, which can be used for legitimate purposes such as load balancing, performance enhancement, and traffic monitoring, or it can be exploited for malicious intent, such as man-in-the-middle attacks and phishing. This guide describes how to redirect traffic to a device using the Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP). Micro-segmentation, creating secure zones around individual applications and workloads, is needed in modern data centers to limit the spread of a breach and protect your most critical assets. It can be used for various purposes, including deploying malware or intercepting data. A malicious app could register itself as a VPN client on Android or iOS to gain access to.
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