What is Decryption?
In digital security, encryption and decryption engage in an intricate interplay, much like two facets of a single entity. Encryption involves the skill of protecting data by transforming it into…
What is Maze ransomware?
Maze is a strain of ransomware* that has been impacting organizations since 2019. Although one main group created Maze, multiple attackers have used Maze for extortion purposes. In addition to…
Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years
Krasue infects telecom firms in Thailand using techniques for staying under the radar. Stealthy and multifunctional Linux malware that has been infecting telecommunications companies went largely unnoticed for two years…
Tunneling or Port Forwarding
Tunneling is generally done by encapsulating the private network data and protocol information within the public network transmission units so that the private network protocol information appears to the public…
What is OWASP? What is the OWASP Top 10?
The Open Web Application Security Project maintains a regularly updated list of the most pressing security concerns. What is OWASP? The Open Web Application Security Project, or OWASP, is an…
What is digital identity?
Digital identity is the way a computer stores a record of an external person or system. It is closely related to authentication. What is digital identity? In access management, digital…
What is token-based authentication?
Token-based authentication is one way to confirm a user’s or device’s identity. It relies on checking whether the entity possesses a previously issued token. What is token-based authentication? Token-based authentication…
What is two-factor authentication? 2FA / 2 step verification explained
With two-factor authentication (2FA), users must prove their identity through two different means before being granted access. What is two-factor authentication? Two-factor authentication, abbreviated as 2FA, is an authentication process…
How to apply security policies for remote workforces
Identity and access management (IAM) solutions protect company data even when employees do not enter the office. What are the security challenges of a remote workforce? In an on-premise working…
What is a DNS CNAME record?
The DNS CNAME record works as an alias for domain names that share a single IP address. A “canonical name” (CNAME) record points from an alias domain to a “canonical”…