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Data Security and Cloud Computing
Network intrusion detection systems ID threats
Learn how to stop threats before they turn into real danger. Expert Adam Gordon provides a deep dive into tools and technologies that should be in every infosec pro's back pocket. Continue Reading
Mobile security trends point to unifying policy and tools
Securing mobile devices in the enterprise to effectively deflect potential breaches now means enterprise mobile management must evolve into unified endpoint management. Continue Reading
Mobile security issues require a unified approach
Security gaps in mobile devices can be many and varied, but they must be addressed immediately. Unified endpoint management is the next-gen way to close the gaps. Continue Reading
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Counter mobile device security threats with unified tools
Attacks on enterprise mobile endpoints are more lethal than ever. To help infosec pros fight back, enterprise mobile management has unified to fortify defenses. Continue Reading
Cybersecurity roadmap: What's driving CISOs' agendas for 2018
Omar F. Khawaja, CISO at Highmark Health, has five areas of focus on his cybersecurity roadmap, and technology is not at the top of the list. Instead, he is prioritizing organizational change management and building an effective decision-making ... Continue Reading
SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)
The Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an open standard for sharing security information about identity, authentication and authorization across different systems.Continue Reading
cryptanalysis
Cryptanalysis is the study of ciphertext, ciphers and cryptosystems with the aim of understanding how they work and finding and improving techniques for defeating or weakening them.Continue Reading
Trojan horse (computing)
In computing, a Trojan horse is a program that appears harmless, but is, in fact, malicious.Continue Reading
macro virus
A macro virus is a computer virus written in the same macro language used for software programs, including Microsoft Excel or word processors such as Microsoft Word.Continue Reading
white hat
A white hat hacker is an individual who uses hacking skills to identify security vulnerabilities in hardware, software or networks.Continue Reading
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Containing ransomware outbreaks now a top infosec priority
Prepping for and dealing with an outbreak of ransomware is the IT version of the flu shot. Learn how company systems and data from these potentially deadline infections.Continue Reading
How are middleboxes affecting the TLS 1.3 release date?
Despite fixing important security problems, the official TLS 1.3 release date keeps getting pushed back, in part due to failures in middlebox implementations.Continue Reading
How to pass the CISSP exam: Ways 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
intrusion detection system (IDS)
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a system that monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and issues alerts when such activity is discovered.Continue Reading
Are you next-gen secure? Defense-in-depth security key to IT
The notion of a defensible security perimeter is outmoded, but that doesn't mean the goal of IT security is unattainable. Laying on defenses is what's needed now.Continue Reading