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14 Cybersecurity Metrics + KPIs You Must Track in 2021
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Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
September 14, 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
September 10, 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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Announcement Summary: UpGuard Summit August 2021
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Announcement Summary: UpGuard Summit August 2021

During UpGuard Summit on August 18, 2021, some exciting announcements about new and upcoming features. Read about them in this post.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 30, 2021
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What is Third-Party Risk?
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What is Third-Party Risk?

Third-party risk is any risk brought on to an organization by external parties in its ecosystem or supply chain. Learn more about its importance.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
September 10, 2021
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What is SIEM?
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What is SIEM?

SIEM delivers next-generation cybersecurity functionality for businesses in real-time, covering the key challenges of modern cybersecurity. Learn more.
Axel Sukianto
Axel Sukianto
September 10, 2021
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What is the Digital Supply Chain?
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What is the Digital Supply Chain?

The digital supply chain uses a network approach to apply digital technologies throughout the supply chain, allowing better integration. Learn more.
Kaushik Sen
Kaushik Sen
August 24, 2021
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How to Use Nmap
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How to Use Nmap

Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is a multi-purpose tool commonly used for penetration testing. Learn what it is and how to use it.
Kaushik Sen
Kaushik Sen
August 19, 2021
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What is PGP Encryption? How it Works and Why It's Still Reliable.
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What is PGP Encryption? How it Works and Why It's Still Reliable.

PGP encryption is still on of the most secure encryption methods available today. Learn how it works and how you can implement it.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 19, 2021
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What is Doxing? How to Protect Yourself from Internet Humiliation
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What is Doxing? How to Protect Yourself from Internet Humiliation

Learn what doxing is and how you can protect yourself from being humiliated on the internet.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 23, 2021
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What is HTTPS?
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What is HTTPS?

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) allows users to safely send information via the Web through encryption. Learn more about its uses and benefits.
Catherine Chipeta
Catherine Chipeta
September 6, 2021
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What is Wireshark? The Free Network Sniffing Tool
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What is Wireshark? The Free Network Sniffing Tool

If you're looking for a free network analysis tool to troubleshoot errors and discover potential cybercriminal activity, Wireshark may be the best fit.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 19, 2021
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What is UPnP? Yes, It's Still Dangerous in 2021
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What is UPnP? Yes, It's Still Dangerous in 2021

If UPnP is currently enabled on your router, you could be at risk of a swathe of cyberattacks. Find out what UPnP is and how to best protect yourself.
Edward Kost
Edward Kost
August 19, 2021
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What Is Cyber Security? A Thorough Definition
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What Is Cyber Security? A Thorough Definition

Cyber security is the state or process of protecting and recovery computer systems, networks, devices and programs from any type of cyber attack.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
September 14, 2021
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How to Improve MySQL Security: Top 11 Ways
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How to Improve MySQL Security: Top 11 Ways

Learn more about these 11 ways to harden the world's most popular open source database against cyber attackers.
UpGuard Team
UpGuard Team
August 26, 2021
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What is a Cyber Threat?
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What is a Cyber Threat?

A cyber threat (or cybersecurity threat) is the possibility of a successful cyber attack that aims to gain unauthorized access, damage, disrupt, or more.
Abi Tyas Tunggal
Abi Tyas Tunggal
September 14, 2021
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