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Data Security and Cloud Computing

• How does antimalware software work and what are the detection types?

  Virus detection techniques used by antimalware tools can be a huge boost to enterprise cybersecurity programs. Learn how antimalware software works and its benefits in this tip. Continue Reading

• Authentication vs. digital identity: What's the difference?

  Andrew Froehlich breaks down how authentication and digital identity differ and how each of them are intrinsic to identity and access management. Continue Reading

• 3 tips for writing a quality penetration testing report

  Writing a penetration testing report might not be the most fun part of the job, but it's a critical component. These tips will help you write a good one. Continue Reading

• What are the most common digital authentication methods?

  In order to build and maintain a comprehensive access management program, enterprise leaders must get to know the various forms of digital authentication at their disposal. Continue Reading

• identity theft

  Identity theft, also known as identity fraud, is a crime in which an imposter obtains key pieces of personally identifiable information (PII), such as Social Security or driver's license numbers, in order to impersonate someone else. Continue Reading

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  • identity theft
  • cybercrime
  • cybersecurity insurance (cybersecurity liability insurance)
  • phishing

  • COBIT
  • Port Scan
  • DMZ (networking)
  • quantum supremacy

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• cybercrime

  Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.Continue Reading

• Put application security testing at the top of your do-now list

  It's time to take a new attitude toward application security. Learn what must be tested and the specific steps that will take your apps from vulnerable to fortified.Continue Reading

• Craft an effective application security testing process

  For many reasons, only about half of all web apps get proper security evaluation and testing. Here's how to fix that stat and better protect your organization's systems and data.Continue Reading

• The who, what, why -- and challenges -- of CISM certification

  Think you're ready for the CISM certification exam? Peter Gregory, author of CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Practice Exams, has some pointers for you.Continue Reading

• cybersecurity insurance (cybersecurity liability insurance)

  Cybersecurity insurance, also called cyber liability insurance or cyber insurance, is a contract that an entity can purchase to help reduce the financial risks associated with doing business online.Continue Reading

• phishing

  Phishing is a form of fraud in which an attacker masquerades as a reputable entity or person in email or other communication channels.Continue Reading

• Comparing inbound and outbound firewall rules for the enterprise

  Explore the differing roles of inbound versus outbound firewall rules for enterprise network security and the varying use cases for each.Continue Reading

• COBIT

  COBIT is a framework for developing, implementing, monitoring and improving information technology (IT) governance and management best practices.Continue Reading

• The ins and outs of cyber insurance coverage

  Cyber insurance coverage can help companies successfully navigate the aftereffects of a data breach. However, choosing a policy in the first place can be confusing.Continue Reading

• Port Scan

  A port scan is a series of messages sent by someone attempting to break into a computer to learn which computer network services -- each associated with a "well-known" port number -- the computer provides.Continue Reading