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Jeff Petters
Jeff has been working on computers since his Dad brought home an IBM PC 8086 with dual disk drives. Researching and writing about data security is his dream job.
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What Is Network Access Control? Solutions and Explanations
Given how complex the topic of cybersecurity is in today’s high-tech world, many organizations feel the need to tackle it from various angles. They procure an antivirus solution from one...
10 Secure File Sharing Options, Tips and Solutions
It’s astounding to think about how much digital data is transmitted over the internet on a daily, hourly, or even minutely basis. Every time a web page is loaded or...
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Software and Solutions
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) software protects data from theft or loss that could cost your company in fines or productivity. DLP solutions cover a wide variety of techniques to protect...
What is Identity Access Management?
Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a core discipline for any information technology operational group. The first element is identity, which means verifying that a user is the person they...
What is Endpoint Security? A Complete Guide
Endpoint security is the discipline of locking down any element of an organization that is capable of obtaining internal access to resources such as databases or servers. It is a...
What is an Insider Threat? Definition and Examples
An insider threat is a security risk that originates within the targeted organization. This doesn’t mean that the actor must be a current employee or officer in the organization. They...
What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
A SOC is an outsourced office that is completely dedicated to analyzing traffic flow and monitoring for threats and attacks. In today’s world of cyberattacks and data breaches, companies of...
What is a DDoS Attack? Identifying Denial-of-Service Attacks
A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to crash a web server or online system by overwhelming it with data. DDoS attacks can be simple mischief, revenge,...
How to Use Netcat Commands: Examples and Cheat Sheets
The Netcat utility program supports a wide range of commands to manage networks and monitor the flow of traffic data between systems. Computer networks, including the world wide web, are...
What is CASB? All About Cloud Access Security Brokers
Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) are a security application that helps organizations manage and protect the data stored in the cloud. Gartner advises organizations to find a “Goldilocks” CASB solution...