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Data Security and Cloud Computing

• BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708)

  BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) is a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop (RDP) protocol that affects Windows 7, Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008. Continue Reading

• What is subdomain takeover and why does it matter?

  Subdomain takeover exposure can happen when cloud-hosted web services are incompletely decommissioned, but configuration best practices can reduce the risks. Continue Reading

• What is MTA-STS and how will it improve email security?

  Discover how the MTA-STS specification will improve email security by encrypting messages and enabling secure, authenticated email transfers between SMTP servers. Continue Reading

• 5 ways to achieve a risk-based security strategy

  Learn five steps to implement a risk-based security strategy that naturally delivers compliance as a consequence of an improved security posture. Continue Reading

• single sign-on (SSO)

  Single sign-on (SSO) is a session and user authentication service that permits an end user to enter one set of login credentials (such as a name and password) and be able to access multiple applications. Google, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook offer ... Continue Reading

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  • BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708)
  • single sign-on (SSO)
  • biometrics
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  • firewall
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  • bridge
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• How can SIEM and SOAR software work together?

  Many security pros initially thought SOAR software could replace SIEM. Our security expert advocates learning how SIEM and SOAR can work together.Continue Reading

• SOAR vs. SIEM: What's the difference?

  When it comes to the SOAR vs. SIEM debate, it's important to understand their fundamental differences to get the most benefit from your security data.Continue Reading

• Top 7 IT security frameworks and standards explained

  Several IT security frameworks and cybersecurity standards are available to help protect company data. Here's advice for choosing the right one for your organization.Continue Reading

• biometrics

  Biometrics is the measurement and statistical analysis of people's unique physical and behavioral characteristics.Continue Reading

• The future of SIEM: What needs to change for it to stay relevant?

  Compared to security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) software, SIEM systems are dated. Expert Andrew Froehlich explains how SIEM needs to adapt to keep up.Continue Reading

• How to find an MSP to protect you from outsourcing IT risks

  Check out what questions to ask MSPs to make sure they have the right security systems in place to protect your organization against outsourcing IT risks.Continue Reading

• How do buffer overflow attacks work?

  Buffer overflow attacks are simple exploits that can give an attacker control over a program or process. Learn how these attacks work and how to make sure they don't happen to you.Continue Reading

• cyberwarfare

  Cyberwarfare is computer- or network-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks by a nation-state on another nation-state.Continue Reading

• firewall

  In computing, a firewall is software or firmware that protects the resources of a private network from users on other networks.Continue Reading

• spear phishing

  Spear phishing is an email spoofing attack that targets a specific organization or individual, seeking unauthorized access to sensitive information.Continue Reading