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Data Security and Cloud Computing
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
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spear phishing
Spear phishing is an email spoofing attack that targets a specific organization or individual, seeking unauthorized access to sensitive information. Continue Reading
bridge
A bridge is a class of network device that’s designed to connect networks at OSI Level 2, which is the data link layer of a local-area network (LAN). Continue Reading
cyberterrorism
According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, cyberterrorism is any 'premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs, and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by ...Continue Reading
CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart)
A CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a type of challenge-response system designed to differentiate humans from robotic software programs.Continue Reading
encryption
In computing, encryption is the method by which plaintext or any other type of data is converted from a readable form to an encoded version that can only be decoded by another entity if they have access to a decryption key.Continue Reading
Why EDR technologies are essential for endpoint protection
In this post-perimeter era, endpoint detection and response tools can provide essential protection to thwart advanced persistent threats. Learn what EDR offers.Continue Reading
Endpoint security tools get an essential upgrade
Malware, APTs and other threats are getting smarter, but so are endpoint detection and response products. Learn what the latest versions can do to keep threats away.Continue Reading
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Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network.Continue Reading
data breach
A data breach is a confirmed incident in which sensitive, confidential or otherwise protected data has been accessed and/or disclosed in an unauthorized fashion.Continue Reading
zero-day (computer)
A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw.Continue Reading
What are the key identity and access management benefits?
Identity and access management benefits range from access control to password management. What are some key advantages of a broad IAM framework?Continue Reading
identity and access management (IAM)
Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities.Continue Reading