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Access Control: The 5 Single Sign-On Benefits

IT Security Guru

Password Vaults, SSO and Virtual Private Networks. Password vaults, also described as password managers, are encrypted vaults that digitally store usernames and passwords. They are used to manage all of the passwords that an individual maintains to access software applications and websites.

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15 Cybersecurity Measures for the Cloud Era

Security Affairs

When you access the internet through a VPN, your data is encrypted and routed through a secure tunnel. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to snoop on your data or intercepts your traffic. VPNs are especially important if you use public Wi-Fi, as these networks are often unsecured and easy for hackers to exploit.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming.

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Top 10 Cloud Privacy Recommendations for Consumers

McAfee

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. But a good way to think of it is this: Many passwords, one breach. One password…. potentially) many breaches.

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

Individuals, small businesses, and enterprise organizations all rely on encryption to securely store and transfer sensitive data across wide-area networks (WAN) like the internet. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy.

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Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Malwarebytes

After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in. Not only can it create lengthy and complex passwords, it remembers them all for you.

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