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GUEST ESSAY: The case for leveraging hardware to shore up security — via a co-processor

The Last Watchdog

The vulnerabilities of internet security, once mostly a nuisance, have become dangerous and costly. Security software may have been a satisfactory product at the turn of the century, but despite massive levels of investment, many experts now realize that it is not adequate for dealing with contemporary threats.

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E-mail header analysis

CyberSecurity Insiders

E-mail, also referred to as electronic mail, is an internet service which allows people and digital services to transmit messages(letters) in electronic form across Internet. SPF: also known as Sender Policy Framework, is a DNS record used for authentication mechanism in email addresses. What is an e-mail?

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How 5G Technology Accelerates Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

This improved connectivity ensures that critical security measures, such as real-time threat detection and response, can be executed with minimal delays. The low latency of 5G enables security systems to quickly analyze vast amounts of data and react swiftly to potential threats, reducing the risk of breaches or attacks.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

The global internet economy relies on cryptography as the foundation for a secure network. This influx of new internet users increased digital deployments, and the advent of the remote work movement caused security vulnerabilities for businesses and consumers to rise significantly. Implement managed threat detection.

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The Internet of Things: Security Risks Concerns

Spinone

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe the network of interconnected electronic devices with “smart” technology. billion “things” connected to the Internet , a 30% increase from 2015. There are several reasons why the Internet of Things is such a threat to our digital security.

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How Secure Is Cloud Storage? Features, Risks, & Protection

eSecurity Planet

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that allows data storage on remote servers operated by a service provider, accessible via internet connections. Local storage prioritizes direct access, potential cost savings, and reduced reliance on the internet, yet lacks the scalability and security of the cloud.

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IaaS Security: Top 8 Issues & Prevention Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

IaaS is a cloud computing model that uses the internet to supply virtualized computer resources. Breaking Authentication Attackers can get unauthorized access to the IaaS environment by exploiting weak authentication systems or weaknesses in the authentication process.