Disk and file encryption tools

Encrypting data at rest and in motion, whether at the file level or the disk level, can be a valuable tactic in the fight against hackers. Get advice on how to secure your organization's data disk and file encryption tools and technology.

September 08, 2021 08 Sep'21
IBM's first Power10 server tailored for hybrid clouds

IBM has moved closer to achieving a frictionless hybrid cloud model with its first Power10 server. The new system comes loaded with a variety of security technologies.
August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21
Hackers build a better timing attack to crack encryption keys

A new technique for cracking encryption keys can overcome the limitations of popular timing attacks by analyzing network packets, according to researchers at Black Hat 2021.
July 23, 2020 23 Jul'20
Microsoft unveils new DLP, 'Double Key Encryption' offerings

Microsoft revealed new security products and features this week, including an Endpoint Data Loss Prevention product as well as "Double Key Encryption" for Microsoft 365.
June 11, 2020 11 Jun'20
Italian company implicated in GuLoader malware attacks

While analyzing the network dropper GuLoader, researchers found an almost identical commercial software tool called CloudEye offered by a legitimate-looking Italian company.

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Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a symmetric block cipher chosen by the U.S. government to protect classified information. Continue Reading
digital certificate

A digital certificate, also known as a public key certificate, is used to cryptographically link ownership of a public key with the entity that owns it. Continue Reading
shadow password file

A shadow password file, also known as /etc/shadow, is a system file in Linux that stores encrypted user passwords and is accessible only to the root user, preventing unauthorized users or malicious actors from breaking into the system. Continue Reading

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Weighing double key encryption challenges, payoffs

Microsoft's new double key encryption offering brings data security and compliance benefits. Are they worth the implementation challenges? Continue Reading
Data security guide: Everything you need to know

This data security guide digs into data protection and privacy compliance, explaining how to construct a proactive security strategy strengthened by best practices. Continue Reading
A closer look at new and updated Microsoft security features

Microsoft augments the native protection features in its newer Windows Server releases with cloud-based security products to reduce the likelihood of a successful breach attempt. Continue Reading

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7 NAS encryption best practices to protect data

Data storage security is as important now as it's ever been. Encryption is one way to make NAS devices more secure against such threats as ransomware. Continue Reading
Tackle multi-cloud key management challenges with KMaaS

Cloud providers' tools for secrets management are not equipped to solve unique multi-cloud key management challenges. Learn how key management-as-a-service tools can fill the gaps. Continue Reading
Building security, privacy and trust in IoT deployments

The T in IoT doesn't stand for trust, but it's a critical component of any IoT deployment. Follow the AEIOU vowel framework for an actionable blueprint of building trust in IoT. Continue Reading

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Is bitcoin safe? How to secure your bitcoin wallet

As bitcoin use increases, so too have the number of cyber attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets. Learn how to keep bitcoin use secure. Continue Reading
The top 6 SSH risks and how regular assessments cut danger

By performing ongoing risk assessments, organizations can keep their SSH vulnerabilities at a minimum and ensure their remote access foundation is secure. Continue Reading
hashing

Hashing is the process of transforming any given key or a string of characters into another value. Continue Reading