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It’s essential that cybersecurity professionals understand the risks associated with brute force attacks. Read this guide from TechRepublic Premium to find out what you need to know about this classic form of cybersecurity attack, how safe you may (or may not) be and how to defend your systems against brute force attacks. Featured text from ...
When you think of virtual private networks, chances are pretty good your thoughts go to the tried and true VPNs of old, which made it possible for you to securely connect to your company network (from a remote location) such that your local computer behaved as if it were within the company LAN. This concise ...
Cybersecurity attacks are inevitable for modern businesses. Therefore, it is vital that businesses deploy countermeasures to mitigate the damage these attacks cause. This quick glossary, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, explains the terminology behind the most common cybersecurity countermeasures. Featured definition from the glossary: Checksum Refers to a numerical value that is ...
Your computer network is under constant attack. The hard reality is that one of those cyberattacks will succeed, and you had better be prepared. This quick glossary, created by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, explains the terminology used by security experts as they attempt to reduce the damage caused by a successful attack. Familiarity ...
We know what went on at security awareness training vendor KnowBe4’s seventh annual KB4-CON user conference in Florida. From March 4-6, close to 1,700 people heard about cybersecurity matters and the two-edged sword that is artificial intelligence. Let’s face it, AI greatly enhances cybersecurity defenses while simultaneously arming cybercriminals with more potent tools. In this ...
In a world fraught with cyberattacks and privacy violations in both business and individual spaces, cybersecurity remains a veritable tool for curtailing these attacks and improving privacy practices. But how can we put cybersecurity to good use without having a strong knowledge of cybersecurity? This list of books, recommended by Franklin Okeke for TechRepublic Premium, ...
While artificial intelligence discourse and chatbots dominated 2023, the cybersecurity space still pulled our attention now and then with cyberattacks, reminding us that technology advancements without cybersecurity can be counterintuitive, an approach akin to setting the cart before the horse. With this in mind, TechRepublic Premium spoke with a wide range of experts to find ...
Small and midsize businesses are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals — but they often lack the resources and expertise to develop comprehensive security policies to help defend against threats. This set of policies from TechRepublic Premium will help your company establish guidelines and procedures to reduce the risks. The pack comprises seven documents: IT Staff ...
Cyber scams pose a significant threat to organizations of all sizes, regardless of their industry or geographic location. This article from TechRepublic Premium digs into the nature of these scams while also highlighting the measures organizations can take to shield their employees from becoming victims. From the download: ESTABLISH STRONG PASSWORD POLICIES AND LEAST PRIVILEGED ...
Zero-trust security operates on the fundamental premise that trust should never be assumed, regardless of whether a user or device is inside or outside the corporate network. In this TechRepublic Premium guide, we will explore the benefits of incorporating zero-trust security into your organization’s cybersecurity framework to prevent data breaches and strengthen the protection of ...
The purpose of the Incident Reporting and Response Procedures Policy from TechRepublic Premium is to establish a clear and efficient process for employees to report security breaches, device loss, or data exposure incidents involving personal devices used for work purposes. From the policy: CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING Employees are strongly encouraged to promptly report incidents, and they ...
Computers, laptops, servers and other IT equipment are regularly replaced and decommissioned. Off-lease systems must be returned to the manufacturer, some equipment is recycled, and other systems are given to employees or donated. Systems must be properly processed, and sensitive, proprietary and all other organization information must be properly removed prior to discarding the systems. ...
It doesn’t matter whether your organization is a huge multinational business enterprise or a one-person operation, cybersecurity will be an important issue. With this TechRepublic Premium pack, readers can get four cybersecurity glossaries for a bargain price. Each glossary explains the terminology and will help you understand the language with clear, concise definitions. The bundle ...
Apple made a big change when it released the iPhone X: It ditched Touch ID fingerprint security for a new face-based biometric sign-on tool called Face ID. The fingerprint scanner on most post-iPhone X Apple products is gone, and in its place is a new camera array capable of capturing a face map that is, ...
Regularly performing preventive PC maintenance provides managed services providers with an excellent opportunity to spot previously unidentified issues that could become bigger problems later. There’s a lot to remember when performing preventive maintenance. MSPs can simplify the process by creating a PC maintenance checklist, such as the accompanying file from TechRepublic Premium. From the download: ...