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Do You Need a VPN and a Firewall Security Solution for Your Business?

Cybersecurity / By John Villanueva / October 31, 2022

VPNs and firewalls are two of the most basic cybersecurity tools. Many companies have at least one of them. However, owning each tool requires substantial time, expertise, and financial investment. In this article, you’ll learn the differences between VPNs and firewalls. First, you’ll learn about each technology separately, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each. In addition, you’ll learn about the use cases for each and discover why you need both to provide effective security measures.

What Is an Indicator of Compromise (IOC), and How Can It Help You in Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / October 28, 2022

An indicator of compromise (IOC) refers to something left by a cyberattacker on your system. Whether this was intentional or a mistake might not be clear initially. In this article, you’ll learn what an indicator of compromise (IOC) is and how you can use one to assess your network security. You’ll also discover plenty of examples where using an IOC is extremely helpful.

What Is an L2TP VPN?

Cybersecurity / By Eric Eissler / October 28, 2022

L2TP is a protocol that directs how VPNs should process data to encrypt and decrypt it. In this article, I’ll discuss what Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is, how it works, and the pros and cons of this aging protocol. Finally we discuss if L2TP is relevant or not.

What Is Honeypot Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity / By Shweta Shetty / October 27, 2022

A honeypot is a double-edged sword in your cyber-defense strategy. It’s a fake IT system designed to help mitigate the risk of an attack on your real system. It entraps cybercriminals before they can harm your existing systems. You can also use honeypot cybersecurity to gather intelligence on your attacker and protect your critical assets simultaneously. Read on to discover how it works, its uses, benefits, and limitations!

What Is the Difference between a Self-Hosted VPN Solution and a VPN-as-a-Service Solution?

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / October 27, 2022

Cyberattacks are on the rise and continue to be a nuisance for many businesses. Using a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt and hide your network traffic is a good solution to combat cyberattacks. In this article, you’ll learn about the differences between a self-hosted VPN and a VPN-as-a-Service (VaaS). You’ll also learn about their benefits and drawbacks. This information will help you assess which one’s the right solution for your data’s security

How to Effectively Set Up Your SD-WAN Architecture

Cybersecurity / By Lavanya Rathnam / October 26, 2022

Many businesses are starting to adopt a Software-defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) because it offers improved flexibility, centralized control, and more. Many of these benefits come from the underlying SD-WAN architecture. You can set up your SD-WAN architecture in several ways. In this article, you’ll learn how SD-WAN networks operate and their benefits and limitations. You’ll also learn the differences between SD-WAN and other technologies and how to deploy SD-WAN in your business.

What Is OpenVPN and How Can It Help Protect Your Data from Cyberattacks

What Is OpenVPN and How Can It Help Protect Your Data against Cyberattacks?

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / October 25, 2022

Cyberattackers use various techniques to harm you, ranging from cyberstalking to ransomware. Packet sniffing, specifically, is one of the first techniques cyberattackers learn. OpenVPN is one effective solution you can use to combat this issue. Learn what Open VPN is, along with its benefits and drawbacks. You’ll also learn how to easily set it up in your business.

An Introductory Guide to Lateral Movement

Cybersecurity / By John Villanueva / October 24, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about lateral movement and its role in sophisticated cyberattacks. Learn the types of attacks that use it, its key stages, best practices for detecting and preventing it, and more.

A Comprehensive SOC 2 Compliance Checklist

Cybersecurity / By Eric Eissler / October 24, 2022

The SOC 2 certification is a great way to prove to your customers that you’re doing everything required to protect their data. That said, to successfully pass an audit, you’ll need to prepare for it. Learn more on how to prepare in this article.

How to Create and Implement an Effective Data Classification Policy

Cybersecurity / By Shweta Shetty / October 21, 2022

It can be difficult to know everything about your data. Who has access to it? Where is it stored? How much data do you have? Keeping track of security risks can be especially challenging when you have a large volume of data. This is where a data classification policy becomes essential! A data classification policy is a detailed plan for handling confidential data. Learn more in this article.