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Rob Chamberlin Rob Chamberlin
Updated on December 06, 2024

Why Physical Security Is Still Critical for Tech Companies

Physical security breaches can be just as costly as cyberattacks. Follow these steps to mitigate the risks and protect your data.

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William Baptist William Baptist
Updated on December 06, 2024

How to Create a VPN for Free

A virtual private network (VPN) is a privacy tool that disguises user IP addresses and encrypts their browsing data. Learn how to build your own.

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Scott Wheeler Scott Wheeler
Updated on November 26, 2024

Automations Are Great, But Cloud Security Still Requires Hard Work

These seven cloud security best practices are most effective when handled by humans.

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Tomer Filiba Tomer Filiba
Updated on November 25, 2024

3 Cloud Security Hacks to Prevent Hacks

When SecOps teams are stretched thin, here are three high impact ways DevOps teams can help them curb cloud risks.

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T.K. Keanini T.K. Keanini
Updated on November 21, 2024

Cybersecurity Tools Are Too Complicated. Here’s Why That’s a Problem.

There’s a growing gap in the cybersecurity market as tools become too complex and expensive for smaller businesses to implement. Here’s how to solve it. 

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Brandon Wiebe Brandon Wiebe
Updated on November 08, 2024

Does Your Organization Need a Field Chief Privacy Officer?

The field CPO is the connective tissue between companies, focused on education, advocacy and community. Here’s what to know if you’re thinking of hiring for the role.

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Christian Young Christian Young
Updated on October 04, 2024

What Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?

An intrusion detection system is a security mechanism that continuously analyzes network traffic or system behavior to identify and alert users to potential unauthorized access attempts or policy breaches.

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Nazy Fouladirad Nazy Fouladirad
Updated on October 01, 2024

So, You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?

Cyber attacks can happen to any company. Here’s what to do after a breach and how to protect your business against another one.

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Rebecca Tague Rebecca Tague
Updated on September 12, 2024

What Is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?

APTs are sophisticated, often long-term cyberattacks where attackers establish a foothold within a network and remain undetected for an extended period.

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Andre Ferraz Andre Ferraz
Updated on August 30, 2024

3 Ways to Combat Fraud Across the Entire Organization

Support for an integrated fraud prevention program needs to come from the highest rungs of leadership and should focus on these three key goals.

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