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Katlyn Gallo Katlyn Gallo
Updated on April 08, 2024

Guide to Discretionary Access Control (DAC) With Examples

Discretionary access control, or DAC, is an approach to systems security in which administrators grant users permission to access resources. Our expert explains how it works here.

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Mitchell Telatnik Mitchell Telatnik
Updated on April 08, 2024

What Is End-to-End Encryption?

End-to-end encryption is a secure communication method that allows only the sender and intended recipient to access the contents of a message or file. Here’s how it works.

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Jessica Barker Jessica Barker
Updated on April 03, 2024

5 Tips to Protect Yourself Against Identity Fraud

Here are the red flags to watch out for — and the steps you can take before you even notice them.

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Shree Mijarguttu Shree Mijarguttu
Updated on April 01, 2024

Top Security Risks of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing’s widespread adoption by businesses in recent years makes it a tempting target for cyberattackers. Our expert details some of the top risks you need to know and how to stay safe.

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Raj Ananthanpillai Raj Ananthanpillai
Updated on March 06, 2024

How SMBs Can Battle Cybercriminals With Limited Resources

Don’t have the budget to hire a cybersecurity team? No problem. Here are four measures your SMB can take to prevent cyberattacks.

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David Franklin David Franklin
Updated on February 21, 2024

You’re Probably Ignoring One of Your Biggest Vulnerabilities

Your company likely spends a lot of money on cybersecurity, but do you know how secure your online reputation is? You need to think about domain security.

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Rik Ferguson Rik Ferguson
Updated on February 20, 2024

AI Is Accelerating the Post-Trust Era. Is Your Business Ready?

Just as AI gives threat actors a whole new suite of tools to execute attacks, its increasing implementation opens new vulnerabilities as well. Our expert offers tips for protecting yourself.

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Matias Madou Matias Madou
Updated on January 24, 2024

Do Your Developers Have Enough Time for Security Training?

Investing in secure code training for developers can reap big rewards in the face of a challenging threat landscape, but only if people have the time they need to learn meaningful lessons.

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Aimei Wei Aimei Wei
Updated on December 20, 2023

Why You Should Adopt Open XDR into Your Cybersecurity Strategy

It’s not enough just to have lots of strong tools anymore.

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James Stanger James Stanger
Updated on December 19, 2023

How to Reduce Technical Debt and Bolster Your Cybersecurity

Failing to integrate IT best practices and team members into technical decisions can lead to ransomware attacks, data breaches and more. Here’s how to fix it.

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