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Data Security and Cloud Computing

• polymorphic virus

  A polymorphic virus is a harmful, destructive or intrusive type of malware that can change or 'morph,' making it difficult to detect with antimalware programs. Continue Reading

• What is emotional data and what are the related privacy risks?

  SearchSecurity talks with UC Berkeley professor Steven Weber about the concept of emotional data, where it comes from and how it can potentially be used -- and abused. 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

• antimalware (anti-malware)

  Antimalware (anti-malware) is a type of software program designed to prevent, detect and remove malicious software (malware) on IT systems, as well as individual computing devices. Continue Reading

• A look at the key GDPR requirements and how to meet them

  Meeting the most important GDPR requirements is a great first step to compliance with the new regulation. Expert Steve Weil outlines how to get started on GDPR compliance. Continue Reading

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  • digital signature
  • denial-of-service attack
  • role-based access control (RBAC)
  • cryptography

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• user behavior analytics (UBA)

  User behavior analytics (UBA) is a process in which security teams use monitoring tools to track, collect and assess the network activities of all individuals accessing those system to detect potentially malicious activity.Continue Reading

• Get great results from authenticated vulnerability scanning

  Here are five things you can do to successfully prepare and run authenticated vulnerability scanning and, in the end, achieve the most protection.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

• CISSP Domain 6: The importance of security assessments and testing

  Security assessment and testing should be baked into your regular IT workflows so that you’re able to spot software vulnerabilities before they turn into full-blown attacks.Continue Reading

• Five questions to ask before purchasing NAC products

  Organizations are recognizing the need for network access control systems, but it is important to evaluate and perform research before you invest in enterprise NAC products.Continue Reading

• biometrics

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

• App design, software validation testing need infosec input

  Security and function don’t have to compete. By working together, information security pros and systems administrators can build better, more secure software.Continue Reading

• Prevent attacks with these security testing techniques

  Software bugs are more than a nuisance. Errors can expose vulnerabilities. Here’s the good news: These security testing tools and techniques can help you avoid them.Continue Reading

• How to manage HTTP response headers for IIS, Nginx and Apache

  HTTP response header configuration files on servers need to be set up properly to secure sensitive data. Expert Judith Myerson outlines how to do this on different types of servers.Continue Reading

• CISSP Domain 5: Cloud identity management and access control

  From cloud identity and access management to physical access control, this study guide will help you review key concepts from Domain 5 of the CISSP exam.Continue Reading