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Why is Cybersecurity Important?
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Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
November 28, 2021
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What is an Enumeration Attack? How they Work + Prevention Tips
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What is an Enumeration Attack? How they Work + Prevention Tips

Enumeration attacks help cybercriminals confirm sensitive records in a web server database. Learn how to prevent this malicious threat.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
December 1, 2021
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What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
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What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

A security operations center (SOC) is a centralized facility that unifies an organization’s security monitoring across all IT infrastructure. Learn more.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 22, 2021
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What is a CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)?
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What is a CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker)?

A CASB (cloud access security broker) is an intermediary between users, an organization, and a cloud environment. Learn more.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 23, 2021
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The 6 Biggest Cyber Threats for Financial Services in 2021
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The 6 Biggest Cyber Threats for Financial Services in 2021

Learn about the biggest cyber threats every financial service should be aware of in 2021 and how to successfully defend against them.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
December 1, 2021
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What is a Keylogger? Hackers Could Be Stealing Your Passwords
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What is a Keylogger? Hackers Could Be Stealing Your Passwords

Keyloggers clandestinely monitor everything a user types into their keyboards, including passwords and credit card data. Learn how to detect them.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
November 12, 2021
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What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?
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What is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a cybersecurity technology that detects and investigates suspicious web activities and other security incidents.
Axel Sukianto
Axel Sukianto
December 3, 2021
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What is SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)?
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What is SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)?

SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) is a network architecture that unifies network and security solutions via the cloud to enhance accessibility.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 11, 2021
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What is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? + Best IDS Tools
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What is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? + Best IDS Tools

An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a software application or hardware device that detects cyber attacks. Learn more about how it works and its uses.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 22, 2021
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What is a Cache?
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What is a Cache?

A cache is a temporary data storage location that stores copies of frequently accessed data or files. Learn more about its types and uses.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
October 18, 2021
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What is Open Source Intelligence?
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What is Open Source Intelligence?

Open source intelligence (OSINT) is the process of identifying, harvesting, processing, analyzing, and reporting data from publicly available sources.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 28, 2021
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What is a Proxy Server? A Clear Explanation of How it Works
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What is a Proxy Server? A Clear Explanation of How it Works

A proxy server is an intermediary server that retrieves data from an Internet source on behalf of a user. Learn more about how they work and their uses.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
November 25, 2021
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What is an Attack Vector? A Deep Dive Into Security Exposures
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What is an Attack Vector? A Deep Dive Into Security Exposures

Learn what attack vector are and how to secure them to protect your sensitive data.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
November 15, 2021
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What are Web Shell Attacks? How to Protect Your Web Servers
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What are Web Shell Attacks? How to Protect Your Web Servers

Web shell attacks have doubled between 2021 and 2020. Learn about this threat and how to protect your web server.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
September 24, 2021
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5 Step Guide: How to Perform a Cyber Risk Analysis in 2021
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5 Step Guide: How to Perform a Cyber Risk Analysis in 2021

No organization is impervious to cyberattacks. But what separates resilient businesses from data breach victims is superior risk management. 
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
November 15, 2021
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What is SAML? Definition + How it Works
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What is SAML? Definition + How it Works

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an open standard that enables users to safely access multiple online services using one login. Learn more.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
September 13, 2021
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What is a Botnet? You Might Be Infected Right Now
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What is a Botnet? You Might Be Infected Right Now

Your computer could be used to launch cyberattacks and you'll never realize it. Learn what botnets are and how to identify if you've been recruited.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
September 13, 2021
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