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Top 6 Free Network Intrusion Detection Systems (NIDS) Software

Compare the top 6 free NIDS software solutions and determine which is right for your organization's security management of computers and networks.
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Cybersecurity

What is Encryption?

In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information or sensitive data so only authorized parties can access it.
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Cybersecurity

What is Malware?

Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user.
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Cybersecurity
Attack Surface Management

What is a Vulnerability? Definition + Examples

A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Learn more.
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Third-Party Risk Management
Cybersecurity

Third-Party Credentials and Vendor Risk: Safeguard Your Applications

Learn how to control access to your third-party credentials, and how they relate to vendor risk.
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Cybersecurity
Attack Surface Management

What is Privilege Escalation?

Learn about privilege escalation and how to prevent it with this in-depth post.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

How to Fix the Top 10 Django Security Vulnerabilities

Full stack Python with Django has its share of security vulnerabilities. Learn more about them here.
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Cybersecurity

What is Cybersecurity Risk? A Thorough Definition

Cybersecurity risk is the risk of a cyber attack or data breach on your organization.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

How to Build a Tough NGINX Server in 15 Steps

You want to use Nginx because of its speed, scalability, and lightweight architecture. Use our 15 step security guide to prevent security issues.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

What Is a Vulnerability Assessment? And How to Conduct One

This is a complete overview of vulnerability assessments. Learn how to conduct a vulnerability assessment for your organization in this in-depth post.
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Cybersecurity

The Biggest Threat to ATM Security Isn't Card Skimming but Misconfiguration

ATM security is about to get a lot better—and worse. Find out what credit card companies have in store for combating card skimming and ATM-based threats.
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Cybersecurity
Data Breaches

What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

This is a complete overview of data loss prevention (DLP). Learn about DLP best practices in this in-depth post.
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Cybersecurity

What is Spyware?

Spyware is unwanted software or malware designed to expose sensitive information, steal internet usage data, gain access to or damage your computer.
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Cybersecurity

IDS vs. IPS: What is the Difference?

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) are core components of a cybersecurity strategy. Learn what they do in this post.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

How to Fix OS X El Capitan Security Flaws: Top 10 Remediation Tips

The highly anticipated OS X El Capitan release hit the market with a slew of vulnerabilities out of the gate. Learn how to fix the top 10 of the lot here.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

What Is an Attack Surface? Definition + Reduction Tips

This is a complete overview of attack surfaces. Learn how to reduce your digital, physical, and people attack surfaces in this in-depth post.
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