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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

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What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked

BH Consulting

Connection trouble: review wireless networks your phone remembers Review the history list of Wi-Fi access points that your phone has connected to in the past. Remember to check that VPN is enabled and that MFA is also enabled for apps that support it. Remove obsolete and public networks. Re-install AV and set up cloud backups.

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OPSWAT MetaAccess: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

It creates these profiles by pulling information from in-line network devices (firewalls, wireless routers, etc.), existing identity access management tools (Active Directory, etc.),

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Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools.

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The top 5 cybersecurity threats to OT security

IT Security Guru

Networking, remote management, and wireless connectivity were all the rage and it made sense for IT and OT to be one from an admin point of view. If someone compromised a VPN, they could basically go anywhere on that network.”. OT devices don’t run antivirus. May 2021: Colonial Pipeline infrastructure shutdown.