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Data Security and Cloud Computing
backdoor (computing)
A backdoor is a means to access a computer system or encrypted data that bypasses the system's customary security mechanisms. Continue Reading
Learn what network access control systems can do for you
Network access control systems keep rogue or compromised devices off of corporate networks. See how they work and the other security technologies with which they work. Continue Reading
Cryptography attacks: The ABCs of ciphertext exploits
Encryption is used to protect data from peeping eyes, making cryptographic systems an attractive target for attackers. Here are 18 types of cryptography attacks to watch out for. Continue Reading
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CISSP Domain 2 quiz: Data security control, asset protection
Domain 2 of the CISSP exam, known as asset security, covers data security control, classification, ownership and more. Test your knowledge with this 10-question practice quiz. Continue Reading
CISSP Domain 2: Asset security
This Security School will help prepare you for Domain 2 of the CISSP exam, providing overviews of data encryption methods, data ownership concepts and asset protection. Continue Reading
Security teams must embrace DevOps practices or get left behind
DevOps practices can help improve enterprise security. Frank Kim of the SANS Institute explains how infosec teams can embrace them.Continue Reading
How to use data encryption tools and techniques effectively
Data protection does not have a one-size-fits-all solution. Understand which encryption tools and methods best fit different scenarios.Continue Reading
Biometrics and beyond: Online authentication techniques get personal
Biometrics and behavioral analysis is taking hold as security pros search for authentication tools to thwart increasingly aggressive and innovative hacking attacks.Continue Reading
Identify and maintain ownership of data: A guide for CISSPs
CISSPs must lead the way in driving good data management, which begins with defining data ownership and access policies. Learn more in this video with infosec expert Adam Gordon.Continue Reading
Are biometric authentication methods and systems the answer?
Biometric authentication methods, like voice, fingerprint and facial recognition systems, may be the best replacement for passwords in user identity and access management.Continue Reading
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What you need to know about setting up a SOC
Setting up a SOC is different for every enterprise, but there are some fundamental steps with which to start. Expert Steven Weil outlines the basics for a security operations center.Continue Reading
Symantec Endpoint Protection and the details for buyers to know
Expert Ed Tittel examines Symantec Endpoint Protection, an intrusion prevention, firewall and antimalware product for physical and virtual endpoints.Continue Reading
A closer look at Kaspersky antimalware protection services
Expert Ed Tittel looks at Kaspersky antimalware product Endpoint Security, which provides multilayered protection against malware, phishing attacks and other exploits.Continue Reading
Interfacing with an information technology entrepreneur
E. Kelly Fitzsimmons started with coconuts and then sold four companies. A serial entrepreneur discusses security and technology startups and why embracing failure works.Continue Reading
Four technologies that could transform information security programs
With digital transformations underway in many industries, CIOs aren't the only ones who need to have the next big thing on their radar. What security innovations should you follow to ready your organization's information security programs?
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