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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Product Guide 13 Best Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS) Digital Forensics Digital forensics software (DFS) is a type of security software that is used to compile evidence of cyber crimes in the case of a security incident investigation.

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Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) currently promotes AES as a strong encryption standard but also acknowledges that quantum computing likely renders AES vulnerable sometime in the next 20 years. The longer the key, the stronger the security.

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

The algorithm allows for variable key sizes and variable rounds to increase randomness and security. AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols.

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Types of Encryption, Methods & Use Cases

eSecurity Planet

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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Protect IT—A Combination of Security Culture and Cyber Hygiene Good Practices

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In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Proper Cyber Hygiene for Employees and Security Teams.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

Additional security all organizations should consider for a modest investment include: Active directory security : Guards the password storage and management system against attack for Windows, Azure, and other equivalent identity management systems. 60% of all breaches come from the USA.