Let's imagine a scenario where a client presents a file, and they are unsure if it's malware and what capabilities it has. Where does this malware fit in the kill…
Network security is a broad term that covers a multitude of technologies, devices and processes. In its simplest term, it is a set of rules and configurations designed to protect…
Secure coding is a set of practices that applies security considerations to how the software of web application will be coded and encrypted to best defend against cyber attack or…
A cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. Usually, the attacker seeks some type of…
Cyberattacks are getting highly sophisticated as hackers are coming up with the latest and innovative methods to stage an attack and threaten the security of different computer networks. The attacks…
How does a security expert discern what the future holds? A number of factors should influence your planning as you try to draw a road map for your information security…
Firewall management best practices are recommendations, guidelines, or standard operating procedures for obtaining reliable firewall security on a real-world budget. Best practices are usually not specific recommendations for products or…
Hackers frequently use publicized security vulnerabilities, especially zero-day vulnerabilities—security flaws that have been made public in the last 24 hours. When someone publishes a zero-day vulnerability for a software component,…
Security is fragile. Hackers need to discover only a single flaw in your defenses to mount an attack. Changes to the infrastructure, whether physical or logical, could open new holes…
The security tools market is as big as the field itself. Separating the hundreds of different tools helps to break them down into different categories. The first category is event…
In addition to many enhancements to security technologies, you should also be aware of three more areas of emerging security technology. 1. Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) As the value of…
A virtual private network (VPN) is a mechanism to establish a secure remote access connection across an intermediary network, often the Internet. VPNs allow remote access, remote control, and highly…
When used properly, firewalls provide reliable and consistent security from external threats. However, firewalls have limitations and are only part of the complete security strategy. By itself, a firewall cannot…
A s the internet has evolved over the past decade, so have hackers. Network security has become one of the most crucial factors companies consider because of the continuous growth…
Stolen information and data will not lead to the end of the business. It is not a great sign for the business either. Studies and research indicate that a data…