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Anthony Corbo Anthony Corbo
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is Python?

Python is a programming language used in website development, software development, task automation, data analysis and data visualization.

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Mamta Singh Mamta Singh
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is Traceroute?

Traceroute is a network diagnostic tool that tracks the path data packets take from a source device to a destination by identifying each router (or hop) along the way. It helps measure latency between hops and pinpoint where network route delays occur.

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Eric Kleppen Eric Kleppen
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is a Hypervisor?

A hypervisor is software that allocates a computer’s hardware resources among virtual machines (VMs), allowing multiple VMs to run simultaneously on a single physical machine. Here's how they work, their types, benefits and risks.

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Mike Mitchell Mike Mitchell
Updated on July 22, 2025

4 Essential Skills for Cyber Threat-Hunting Teams

The rise of stealthy cybersecurity threats demands a new set of skills. So, what should CISOs look for when hiring?

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Ranjitha Gurunath Kulkarni Ranjitha Gurunath Kulkarni
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is Natural Language Understanding (NLU)?

NLU is a subfield of natural language processing with many applications focused on understanding the nuances of human language.

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Drew Jacobs Drew Jacobs
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is Speech Analytics?

Speech analytics records and analyzes conversations to understand the content and sentiment of business communication.

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Sara A. Metwalli Sara A. Metwalli
Updated on July 22, 2025

What Is Superposition?

Superposition is a quantum principle that describes a quantum system’s ability to be in multiple states at the same time until it is measured.

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Kyle Brill Kyle Brill
Updated on July 21, 2025

What Is Cloud Bursting?

Cloud bursting is a cloud configuration method that shifts excess workloads from private infrastructure to the public cloud when computing demand spikes. It enables organizations to scale resources dynamically without maintaining excess in-house capacity.

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Thomas Graham Thomas Graham
Updated on July 21, 2025

Hidden Costs in CMMC Cloud Compliance Could Jeopardize Certification

CMMC compliance is now critical for defense contractors but hidden costs abound. Our expert offers some advice.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on July 21, 2025

What Is Unit Testing?

A unit test is a functional test of an application’s smallest possible source code unit. The unit test aims to test the individual components of the software independent of other parts of the code.

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