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SecurityScorecard Alternative for Managing Cybersecurity Risk

There are many SecurityScorecard alternatives that offer the same core functionality your organization needs to successfully manage risk.
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Attack Surface Management

What is Zero Trust? A Model for More Effective Security

This is a complete overview of Zero Trust. Learn about Zero Trust and how to implement it with this in-depth post.
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Cybersecurity

What is a Cyber Threat?

A cyber threat (or cybersecurity threat) is the possibility of a successful cyber attack that aims to gain unauthorized access, damage, disrupt, or more.
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22 Types of Malware and How to Recognize Them

Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that harms a computer or its user. Common malware includes computer viruses, ransomware, and worms.
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The Top Cybersecurity Websites and Blogs of 2024

This is a complete guide to the best cybersecurity and information security websites and blogs. Learn where CISOs and senior management stay up to date.
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What is a CVE? Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Explained

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is a list of publicly disclosed information security vulnerabilities and exposures.
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Top 20 OWASP Vulnerabilities And How To Fix Them Infographic

Learn how to fix these top 20 OWASP web application vulnerabilities that could lead to a compromise.
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What is the Dark Web?

The dark web is a collection of websites that exist on encrypted darknet overlay networks that can't be found by search engines or traditional browsers.
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How to Secure Rsync

Rsync is a ubiquitous data backup tool that comes bundled with many operating systems, and configuring it properly for secure use is of utmost importance.
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14 Cybersecurity Metrics + KPIs You Must Track in 2024

Cybersecurity metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) are an effective way to measure the success of your cybersecurity program.
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Compliance and Regulations

COBIT vs ITIL vs TOGAF: Which Is Better For Cybersecurity?

Which reigns supreme? COBIT, ITIL or TOGAF? Find out which of these frameworks is best for achieving a more secure and digitally resilient posture.
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Fixing The New OpenSSH Roaming Bug

Learn more about the new OpenSSH vulnerability that could lead to compromised private security keys.
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Cybersecurity
Compliance and Regulations

What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)?

Learn about the NIST cybersecurity framework and how it can help your business improve its security posture and overall cyber threat resilience.
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Cybersecurity
Attack Surface Management

What is Email Spoofing?

Email spoofing is the creation of emails with a forged sender address enabled by the lack of in-built authentication in core email protocols.
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Attack Surface Management
Cybersecurity

What is The Difference Between Vulnerabilities and Misconfigurations?

What are misconfigurations? Truth be told vulnerabilities are not the source of most exploits, misconfigurations are.
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What is an Information Security Policy?

An information security policy (ISP) is a set of rules, policies and procedures designed to ensure users and networks meet a minimum IT security standard.
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