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Q&A: Here’s why VPNs are likely to remain a valuable DIY security tool for consumers, SMBs

The Last Watchdog

It’s in findings of a deep dive data analytics study led by Surfshark , a supplier of VPN services aimed at the consumer and SMB markets. Surfshark partnered with a number of independent cybersecurity researchers to quantify the scope and pattern of data breaches over the past couple of decades.

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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

Supports Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Employee (B2E) activities (e.g., Organizations that are considering enhancing IAM also note the challenges that accompany the virtual private network (VPN) model. A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection over the Internet from a device to a network.

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The story of the year: ransomware in the headlines

SecureList

This is a threat that seems almost inescapable, regardless of whether or not users occupy the cybersecurity or tech space – and it is having a direct impact on lives. The former target both B2B and B2C, while the latter target primarily the B2C sector. Words like Babuk and REvil have entered the everyday lexicon.