Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the protection of digital assets from unauthorized use, modification or damage. Whether you’re a beginner who needs to define an industry term like malware or a professional seeking strategic advice about the role of encryption in SASE, this IT Knowledge Center will help ensure you stay on top of the lastest exploits and make information assurance a priority for all your projects.

Featured Cybersecurity Articles

The Metaverse: Possibilities and Perils

The Metaverse: Possibilities and Perils

The concept of the metaverse presents exciting possibilities—but budding security concerns still need to be addressed. Find out more here:

By: Kuntal Chakraborty | Contributor, Expert Reviewer, Web Entrepreneur, Former IT Engineer at SIEMENS

Artificial Intelligence
Redefining IT Decision-Making in the Age of SaaS

By: Linda Rosencrance
Artificial Intelligence
Top Artificial Intelligence Trends to Look Forward To in 2022

By: Dr. Tehseen Zia | Assistant Professor at Comsats University Islamabad
Cybersecurity
The Beginner's Guide to NIST Penetration Testing

By: Ankit Pahuja

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Data Management

Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment

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By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com

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5 Cybersecurity Predictions For 2022

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By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor

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10 Best Practices for Encryption Key Management and Data Security

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By: Kaushik Pal | Contributor

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Encryption Just Isn't Enough: Critical Truths About Data Security

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By: Leah Zitter | Contributor

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IoT Security Challenges: Why Enterprise Must Assess Them Now

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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The Cyberattacks Pandemic: A Look At Cybercrime in the COVID-19 Era

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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Cloud Computing

QUIZ: What Do You Know About SaaS Risks?

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By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor

10 Ways Virtualization Can Improve Security

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By: Kaushik Pal | Contributor

Cybersecurity Q&As

“How can IT security be measured?”

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Answered by: Techopedia Staff

“Why do security professionals consider bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining a potential for 'parasitic' hacker activity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“Why are SQL injection and query string manipulation gaining in cybercrime popularity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“How has cyber threat intelligence evolved over the last few years and where is it headed?”

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Answered by: Gene Yoo | Chief Executive Officer at Resecurity

Cybersecurity Downloads

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How to Protect Microsoft 365 from NOBELIUM Hackers

In this e-book, we cover attacker motives, malicious behavior and best practices to protect against this spear phishing email campaign.

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5 Steps to Streamline Security for your Hybrid Network

Cloud hacking attacks grew by a staggering 630% during the pandemic, and they show no signs of slowing. Hybrid networks, with resources both on-premises and in the cloud...

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Identity Management for Beginners

Today's work environment requires access from anywhere and across devices. This eBook digs into the basics of identity management for IT departments.

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Identity Management and Security: An Advanced Guide

Remote work demands have made identity management more important than ever. This guide will cover how to get started with identity and security planning.

More Cybersecurity Articles

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Top Reasons to Use Predictive AI for Enhanced Cybersecurity in 2021

Predictive AI for Cybersecurity use is one of the best ways to ensure your network and data stay safe. Learn how and why to implement it now.

By: Hardik Shah | Tech Consultant at Simform
Cybersecurity
Benefits of Performing a Vulnerability Assessment

Do you know why it is important to have a periodic vulnerability assessment performed? Techopedia explores the benefits here:

By: Greg Jehs | Director of Enterprise Engagement at Meridian IT
Cybersecurity
SaaS Security: Pitfalls IT Often Overlooks

Setting up effective SaaS security is huge part of incorporating SaaS. There are many moving parts though, here's what to consider.

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
Cloud Computing
How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Cloud Security

As enterprise continues to embrace the cloud for its tech needs, cloud security becomes of ever greater importance. Here's what you need to know.

By: Joseph Chukwube
Cybersecurity
Food, Farms and Cyber Security: Agriculture Faces a Growing Problem

Protecting against cyber criminals may not be top of mind in agribusiness, but the threat is real. Here's what you need to know about farms and cyber security.

By: John Meah | Cybersecurity Oversight Specialist | Expert Reviewer | Freelance Writer
Cybersecurity
How Should Businesses Respond to a Ransomware Attack?

Ransomware can cripple a business, but what can you do about it? Security experts weigh in on options.

By: Arthur Cole | Contributor
Cybersecurity
Why Ethical Phishing Campaigns Are Ineffective

The idea behind ethical phishing campaigns is solid: using the criminal methodology to identify lapses in security. But on their own, they are not enough.

By: John Meah | Cybersecurity Oversight Specialist | Expert Reviewer | Freelance Writer
Cybersecurity
Cloud Security 101

Cloud security is hugely important, but still overlooked and underfunded in many companies. Here's what your IT team needs to know about Azure security.

By: Todd Wasserman | Contributor
Cybersecurity
Encrypted Messenger Apps: Are Any Actually Safe?

With the uproar over the privacy (or lack thereof)

By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com
Cybersecurity
Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment

As the public awareness of data breaches and their potential financial impact grows, governments are expanding legislative and regulatory requirements for corporate data...

By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com