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Data Security and Cloud Computing
How to build an enterprise penetration testing plan
Simulating an attack against your network is one of the best ways to remediate security holes before the bad guys find them. Here, learn penetration testing basics and how it can help keep your enterprise safe. Continue Reading
Wireshark tutorial: How to use Wireshark to sniff network traffic
Learn how to use the Wireshark packet analyzer to monitor network traffic, as well as how to use the Wireshark packet sniffer for network traffic analysis and inspection. Continue Reading
How to start building a DevSecOps model
To help transition to a DevSecOps model to protect enterprises, security teams need to identify key stakeholders, provide examples of specific company security events and work toward creating crossover teams. Continue Reading
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The must-have skills for cybersecurity aren't what you think
The most critical skills that cybersecurity lacks -- like leadership buy-in, people skills and the ability to communicate -- are not the ones you hear about. That needs to change. Continue Reading
New tech steers identity and access management evolution
IAM is evolving to incorporate new technologies -- like cloud-based services and containerization -- promising more secure, granular management of access to company IT assets. Continue Reading
How to pass the CISSP exam on your first try: Tips to get a good score
Want to become a CISSP? Here's everything you need to know, such as how difficult the exam is, tips for studying, what's needed to obtain a passing score and more.Continue Reading
cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems, including hardware, software and data, from cyberattacks.Continue Reading
asymmetric cryptography (public key cryptography)
Asymmetric cryptography, also called public key cryptography, uses a pair of numerical keys that are mathematically related to encrypt and decrypt data.Continue Reading
digital signature
A digital signature is a mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a message, software or digital document.Continue Reading
Portrait of a CISO: Roles and responsibilities
Success in the role of CISO requires security experts to wear many hats. Couple that with changes in compliance regulations and sophisticated cyberthreats, and CISOs are left with a full plate.Continue Reading
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Trojan horse (computing)
In computing, a Trojan horse is a program downloaded and installed on a computer that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious.Continue Reading
How does an island hopping attack work?
Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them.Continue Reading
time-based one-time password (TOTP)
A time-based one-time password (TOTP) is a temporary code, generated by an algorithm, for use in authenticating access to computer systems.Continue Reading
Building a threat intelligence framework: Here's how
A robust threat intelligence framework is a critical part of a cybersecurity plan. A top researcher discusses what companies need to know.Continue Reading
What are the core components of a cybersecurity framework?
Cybersecurity frameworks differ from one company to another, but each plan has four fundamental stages. Find out what you need to know.Continue Reading