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title: Twinstate Blog - Cloud Communications, Cybersecurity, and Business Productivity Content | Alex Insley
description: In his role as Unified Defense StrategiesSM (UDS) Technical Manager, Alex oversees the company’s Core Defense suite of services. He is responsible for overseeing the delivery of UDS solutions to customers, ensuring that all aspects — from implementation to ongoing support and management — are exceptionally provided.
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# Alex Insley

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In his role as Unified Defense StrategiesSM (UDS) Technical Manager, Alex oversees the company’s Core Defense suite of services. He is responsible for overseeing the delivery of UDS solutions to customers, ensuring that all aspects — from implementation to ongoing support and management — are exceptionally provided.

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## Blog Post by Alex Insley

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Alex InsleyJun 25, 2020 3:23:43 PM5 min read

## Is My Network Secure? Network Firewall Security 101

Firewalls have been the first line of defense in network security for nearly three ...

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](https://blog.twinstate.com/cybersecurity/firewalls-101-what-how-they-work)[

Alex InsleyJun 25, 2020 3:18:00 PM2 min read

## Virtual Private Networks for Business: Your Guide to Enterprise VPNs

What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is an ...

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](https://blog.twinstate.com/cybersecurity/why-you-really-need-a-business-vpn)

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