security

Data Leak

Data Leak: What It Is and How You Can Prevent One

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / July 15, 2022

A data leak is an unauthorized data transfer from within a company to a third party. Individuals, companies, and government agencies experience financial and reputational loss if unauthorized parties get access to their sensitive data. All businesses benefit from monitoring cybersecurity risks and taking appropriate steps to prevent data loss and theft. In this article, you’ll learn what data leaks are, how they occur, and practical ways to prevent them.

IPSec

IPSec: A Comprehensive Guide

Cybersecurity / By John Villanueva / July 14, 2022

In this post, I’ll introduce you to the basic concepts of IPsec. You’ll learn about the security functions of IPsec, what IPsec and an IPsec VPN is, the key IPsec protocols, the 2 modes of IPsec, IPsec VPN architectures, and more.

What Is Operational Security

What Is Operational Security (OPSEC) and How Can You Manage Security Risks?

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / July 13, 2022

OPSEC is how you secure your information in an company through continual risk management based on some form of governance strategy. Read on to discover what OPSEC is and the 5 main steps in OPSEC implementation. Learn about some of the best practices you can follow to help secure your business as well.

Why MFA Is More Important than Ever for Microsoft 365

Why MFA Is More Important than Ever for Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 / By Brien Posey / July 12, 2022

Attackers have recently begun targeting legacy authentication for Microsoft 365. While such attacks have always taken place, they’ve become far more frequent than ever before. The best way to prevent such attacks is to require MFA.

DMZ

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) – How to Use One to Secure Your Organization’s Network

Networking / By James MacMullen / July 12, 2022

In this article, I’ll discuss what a DMZ, also known as a demilitarized zone, is and how you can use one to protect your network. You’ll then learn how to create one.

Network Perimeter

Network Perimeter – What It Is and How You Can Use It to Manage Your Organization’s Access to the Internet

Networking / By James MacMullen / July 7, 2022

In this article, I’ll delve into what a network perimeter is and its benefits. You’ll also learn how to manage internet traffic when dealing with cloud-based components of your network. Finally, I’ll discuss the benefits of using a network perimeter.

What Is the Purdue Model and ICS Security

What Is the Purdue Model and ICS Security?

Internet of Things / By James MacMullen / July 6, 2022

Protecting your ICS requires a deep understanding of the Purdue model. Learn more about the different Purdue automation levels and how they impact your operational processes and ICS security.

Account Takeover Fraud: What You Need to Know

Account Takeover Fraud: What You Need to Know

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / June 30, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn what account takeover fraud (ATO) is and how you can protect yourself from it. We discuss how cybercriminals get your account details and use them to commit fraud.

Network Protocols for Your Business

Network Protocols for Your Business

Networking / By Eric Eissler / June 29, 2022

Learn about the different protocols that dictate how data gets passed in your network. Find out about the different types of network protocols and discover how you can choose the best combination of protocols for your business.

Types of Malware and How to Protect Your Organization against Them

Types of Malware and How to Protect Your Organization against Them

Cybersecurity / By James MacMullen / June 28, 2022

In this article, we’ll discuss common malware you’ll likely see in the wild. We’ll also provide you with a few different solutions you can use to protect your system and users.