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The Life-or-Death Importance of Medical Device Security
Cybersecurity was not always top of mind when these devices were being created.
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Duped No More: Navigating the Maze of Social Engineering Schemes
The best way to guard against becoming a target of social engineering is to familiarize yourself with the strategies, psychological hooks, and technological means...
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Automated Tests Are the Safety Net
Automated testing in software development significantly diminishes routine work and saves time, allowing programmers to work more effectively.
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Navigating the 2023 Cybersecurity Landscape
The importance of information security technologies cannot be overstated, given how deeply integrated gadgets have become in our lives.
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Beyond Passwords: The Path to Stronger Authentication Mechanisms
The inherent risks associated with passwords stem from their very nature.
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A Year Embedded in the Crypto-NFT Space
From digital ownership to artistic communities.
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Cybersecurity Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
Preventing unauthorized access or misuse of confidential data.
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Using GitHub CoPilot is Like Having a Superpower
With the advent of Large Language Models (LLMs) and tools like GitHub CoPilot, I think we’re a step closer towards a world where software can be created by anyone...
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What Google Should Really Be Worried About
How sewers of lies could spell the end of Web search.
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Why Data Security Is An Issue For Business Phone Systems In 2023
A discussion of the most common phone scams, how they work, and how to protect yourself from them.
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5 Best Practices for Cloud-Based Backup and Recovery in 2023
These practices help technical professionals ensure their organizations' data is protected and can be recovered quickly.
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Data Backup and VM Modernization: How-to Guide
A guide to VM modernization when dealing with data backups.
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Data Loss Prevention vs. Data-Centric Audit and Protection: What Is the Difference?
A look at the typical tasks solved by DCAP systems, and how they differ from those solved by DLP systems.
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DevSecOps: Resolving Disagreements Between Developers and Security Teams
Conflicts and disputes can arise between these adjacent teams; it is impossible to avoid them in the process of launching new products. And they certainly require...
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A History of One Brute-Force Attack
A classic brute-force attack boils down to guessing credentials. In my scenario, though, the perpetrators acted somewhat differently.
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Data Anonymization Using the Random Sum Method
The purpose of this blog post is to present an anonymization method that can be applied to the digital attributes of personal data.
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Blockchain For What, Exactly?
Considering the real-world consequences of blockchain hype.
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Superhero Secret Identities Aren't Possible with Today's Computing Technologies
In comic books, most superheroes have a secret identity, usually to protect their friends and family from retribution. However, today’s computer technology would...
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