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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Zero-Day Vulnerability Explained
Find out how zero-day vulnerabilities become zero-day exploits and zero-day attacks, and how to defend your network from zero-day attacks and exploits.
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Exchange Vulnerability: How to Detect Domain Admin Privilege Escalation
Researchers recently uncovered a vulnerability in Exchange that allows any domain user to obtain Domain admin privileges that allow them to compromise AD and connected hosts. Here’s how the attack...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
What the H**L Does Reasonable Data Security Really Mean?
For anyone who’s spent time looking at data security laws and regulations, you can’t help but come across the words “reasonable security”, or its close cousin “appropriate security”. You can...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
Post-Davos Thoughts on the EU NIS Directive
I’ve been meaning to read the 80-page report published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the global risks humankind now faces. They’re the same folks who bring you the once...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Working in Cybersecurity: A Day in the Life
Explore what working in cybersecurity is like through expert Q&As, career paths, required skills, and tips for breaking into this growing field.
Rob Sobers
19 min read
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Active Directory
Mar 29, 2020
Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) Could Not Be Contacted [SOLVED]
Sometimes clients report an error “An Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) for the domain could not be contacted.” Read on to learn how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.
Michael Buckbee
2 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
What Certifications Should I Get for IT?
Elevate your IT knowledge and credentials by using our IT certification flowcharts to find the right certification for your experience level and interests.
Rob Sobers
2 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
Maximize your ROI: Maintaining a Least Privilege Model
TL;DR: Managing permissions can be expensive. For a 1,000 employee company, the overhead of permissions request tickets can cost up to $180K/year. Automating access control with DataPrivilege can save $105K/year...
Michael Buckbee
5 min read
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Security Bulletins
Mar 29, 2020
Varonis Version 7 Highlights
Varonis Version 7 is now generally available – check out our latest 7.4 release and see some of the highlights of what’s new. 25 new widgets to manage and protect...
Michael Buckbee
1 min read
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PowerShell
Mar 29, 2020
How To Use PowerShell for Privilege Escalation with Local Computer Accounts
Privilege escalation is when an attacker is able to exploit the current rights of an account to gain additional, unexpected access. While this can be caused by zero-day vulnerabilities, state-level...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Privacy & Compliance
Mar 29, 2020
GDPR: The Right to Be Forgotten and AI
One (of the many) confusing aspects of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is its “right to be forgotten”. It’s related to the right to erasure but takes in far...
Michael Buckbee
3 min read
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Data Security
Mar 29, 2020
11 Popular Programming Languages to Open Doors
This extensive list of programming languages includes an overview of each language, its common uses, career options, fields, origin, features and resources.
Rob Sobers
8 min read
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