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Access control systems are everywhere and play a key role in identity and access management (IAM)— let’s break down the different types of access control models & how they work…
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Symmetric key encryption is part of virtually everything you do online. We’ll break down everything you need to know about what it is and how and where you’re using it……
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95% of Firemon survey respondents say firewalls are “as critical or more critical than ever” — let’s explore what firewalls are, how they work, and how they help to keep…
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While SMS phishing text scams are nothing new, they’re a type of threat that’s gaining traction with cybercriminals. Proofpoint reports that 84% of organizations faced smishing attacks in 2019 alone……
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From cryptocurrency schemes to shutting down schools — some of the biggest cybercrimes in 2020 and in recent years have been pulled off by individuals who weren’t old enough to…
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We’ll cover 15 of the most recent ransomware attacks (so far) in 2020 — what they were and who they impacted — as well as some of the latest news…
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Every time you visit a website that starts with HTTPS, you’re using a certificate authority. But what exactly is a CA and how does it make your transactions and communications more secure? Let’s hash it out.
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Did you know that there’s an easy way to control which CAs can issue certificates for your domain? Here’s everything to know about CAA records for your DNS.
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What happens when a hacker gets an SSL certificate’s private key? The CA revokes it. But how does the browser know whether a website’s certificate has been revoked? OCSP is one way your web client can check…
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Need to revoke a certificate? There’s a list for that… X.509 digital certificates are integral to public key infrastructure (PKI) and web security as a whole. But what happens when…
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