What is a DNS TXT record?
Most DNS records contain data in a computer-readable language, but TXT records allow for both human- and computer-readable instructions. TXT records serve a variety of purposes, including domain ownership verification,…
Amazon hit by Covid-19
Amazon hit by Covid-19 Ouch, this is going to hurt – Multiple news outlets reported that workers in at least eight Amazon facilities across the United States have tested positive…
Elon Musk: Starlink latency will be good enough for competitive gaming
Musk: Starlink is great in rural areas but won’t have enough bandwidth in big cities. SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband will have latency low enough to support competitive online gaming and…
Layer 3 of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) – Network Layer
Layer 3 of the OSI model is known as the Network Layer. Here’s a breakdown of its main functions: Some common protocols that operate at the Network Layer include: In…
Brute Force Attack: An In-Depth Exploration
What is a Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack is a hacking method that relies on trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, or encryption keys. The attacker…
What is an Information Secuirty Policy?
An Information Security Policy is a set of rules, guidelines, and procedures created by an organization to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its data and IT infrastructure. It…
Merchant Levels and Compliance Requirements
Four Levels of Merchants in PCI/DSS No matter the industry you are in, the size of your enterprise, or the number of transactions per year, your business needs to comply…
What is PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a widely accepted set of policies and procedures intended to optimize the security of credit, debit, and cash card transactions…