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Data Security and Cloud Computing
How to conduct a security risk review on a large building
Assessors cannot dive into a security risk review of a large building; they have to prepare and strategize ahead of time. Learn how to get ready for this type of security assessment. Continue Reading
cryptographic nonce
A nonce is a random or semi-random number that is generated for a specific use, typically related to cryptographic communication or information technology. Continue Reading
5 common authentication factors to know
Multifactor authentication is a security system that requires two or more authentication steps to verify the user's identity. Discover the most important terms related to MFA. Continue Reading
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How to manage application security best practices and risks
The reality of application security risks requires software developers to be mindful of testing, tools and best practices to improve user experience and information security. Continue Reading
Huawei ban highlights 5G security issues CISOs must tackle
Why worry over Huawei? A U.S. ban of this Chinese company's products should remind CISOs that now is the time to consider security issues related to the rollout of the 5G network. Continue Reading
Conquering cloud security threats with awareness and tools
key fob
A key fob is a small, programmable hardware device that provides access to a physical object. Key fobs, are used to provide one-factor authentication for objects such as doors or automobiles. They are also used as an authentication factor for ...Continue Reading
How to put AI security to work in your organization
Countering cyberthreats through human effort alone is impossible; you need to add AI and machine learning products to your security program. Here's how to get started.Continue Reading
Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a protocol that provides authentication, privacy, and data integrity between two communicating computer applications.Continue Reading
van Eck phreaking
Van Eck phreaking is a form of electronic eavesdropping that reverse engineers the electromagnetic fields (EM fields) produced by a computing device.Continue Reading
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distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is an attack in which multiple compromised computer systems attack a target, such as a server, website or other network resource, and cause a denial of service for users of the targeted resource.Continue Reading
checksum
A checksum is a value that represents the number of bits in a transmission message and is used by IT professionals to detect high-level errors within data transmissions.Continue Reading
logic bomb
A logic bomb, sometimes referred to as slag code, is a string of malicious code used to cause harm to a network when the programmed conditions are met.Continue Reading
malware (malicious software)
Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.Continue Reading
email spoofing
Email spoofing is the forgery of an email header so that the message appears to have originated from someone or somewhere other than the actual source.Continue Reading