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2FA vs. MFA: What's the Difference?
by Geoff Yeagley on February 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM
Logging into your online accounts, a process known as "authentication," is essentially confirming your identity to the service provider. In the past, this was typically done using a username and password. However, this method proved to have its flaws.
The Crucial Role of SSL Certificates in Cybersecurity
by Bryan Borrayo on December 22, 2023 at 3:38 PM
We're living in a time where the digital world's expansion brings with it a shadow – the rise of cybercrime, a reality that can't be ignored. The 2023 statistics from the Advanced Analytics Group (AAG) throw light on this shadow, revealing startling figures:
Securing Your eCommerce Website From Hackers
by William DePalma on December 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM
In the bustling world of online retail, safeguarding your eCommerce website against cyber threats has become more crucial than ever. The 2022 Verizon Data Breach Report revealed that the retail sector experienced 629 incidents in that year, with 241 cases resulting in confirmed data d …
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks Defined
by Jesse Roberts on December 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM
In today’s age businesses heavily rely on their online operations. It is crucial for them to remain vigilant and proactive against the dangers posed by Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. These malicious attacks can severely disrupt network functi …
Password Complexity – Going Beyond the Minimum Requirements
by Peter Fellini on February 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM
As the frequency and scale of cyberattacks has risen sharply over the past decade, we as end users have been repeatedly asked (and often required) to increase the complexity of our passwords. Back when the internet was in its infancy, the idea of creating a complex and tough-to-guess …
Is Your Head in the Cloud? Traditional Security vs. Cloud Security
by Kelly O’Brien on December 31, 2021 at 3:30 PM
When someone asks you if your head is in the clouds, there is an implication of being impractical. However, in a cloud-based environment, or in those organizations that conduct part or all of their operations in the cloud, the question has quite the opposite meaning.