DNS is the abbreviation for the “Domain Name System” and is essentially the phonebook system of the internet. It translates domain names such as “xyz.com” — human-readable queries that... Read more »
Network vulnerability scanning tools play an integral part in successful vulnerability management by proactively identifying and evaluating security weaknesses within a network. By pinpointing vulnerabilities like outdated software or... Read more »
Encryption is a critical component of modern information security that transforms data into an unreadable format, safeguarding it from unauthorized access. The process involves turning readable data, known as... Read more »
Secure Shell (SSH) is a widely used network protocol that enables users to securely access remote servers over unsecured networks. SSH creates a cryptographically secure connection between a server... Read more »
Microsegmentation is a network security strategy that breaks a network into smaller network “segments” to boost security and control over data traffic. Unlike traditional network security, which primarily defends... Read more »
Network segmentation is a crucial security practice that minimizes the potential impact of security breaches and limits lateral movement by attackers by dividing a network into smaller, isolated segments.... Read more »
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based service that secures and accelerates network access for users and devices from any location. It does this by verifying user and... Read more »
The complexities in network security brought by the shift to the cloud, remote work, and bring your own device (BYOD) necessitated the birth of a relatively new cybersecurity model,... Read more »
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is of paramount importance for every business today, especially because cyberattacks are increasingly sophisticated and target organizations of all sizes. The key factor that often distinguishes... Read more »
A local area network (LAN) is a small network of devices in close proximity and directly connected to one another either with cables or Wi-Fi, while a wide area... Read more »
