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The Case for Multi-Factor AuthenticationPasswords alone are insufficient protection. Even a strong, unique password can be stolen through phishing, keyloggers,...

What Is a Network Intrusion Detection SystemA Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS) monitors network traffic in real time, looking for patterns that indicat...

Backups You Cannot Restore Are Not BackupsMany organizations discover their backup failures during an actual ransomware attack - the worst possible time. Backup...

Why Playbooks MatterDuring a security incident, stress is high and time is short. Without a predefined playbook, responders waste critical minutes deciding what...

Why Firewalls Still MatterA firewall is the first line of defense between your internal network and the internet. Despite the rise of cloud computing and remote...

Mobile Devices Are High-Value TargetsSmartphones contain email, authentication apps, banking credentials, corporate data, personal photos, and location history....

The Problem With Boring TrainingTraditional security awareness training is widely despised by employees. Annual slide decks and checkbox quizzes produce minimal...

Home Wi-Fi Is Now Corporate InfrastructureWhen employees work from home, their home Wi-Fi networks become extensions of the corporate environment. Unlike office...

Secure SSH ConfigurationSSH is the primary management interface for Linux servers and must be locked down. Disable root login over SSH entirely - use a regular...

Windows Defender Has Grown UpWindows Defender, now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus, has evolved from a basic antispyware tool into a capable security produc...

Understanding HIPAA Technical SafeguardsThe HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to implement technical safeguards that protect...

When You Need a VPNA Virtual Private Network creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server, protecting your traffic from interception. VPN...