ExisorWhat are VPNs? A virtual private network (VPN) is technology that allows you to create a private connection over a non-private network. VPNs mask your internet protocol (IP) address so that your online actions are untraceable, allowing you to prevent your internet service provider from accessing your web browsing history, to avoid compromising your sensitive […]
What is the Dark Web? The dark web is the hidden part of the internet that can only be accessed through specialized web browsers and search engines. The dark web keeps internet activity anonymous and private through the use of encryption software which hides them and their locations. While the dark web may be used […]
What is Business-IT Alignment? A study by Trianz of over 5,000 company leaders found that, except for technology-intensive industries such as high tech, communications, entertainment, and banking, most leaders do not understand the fundamental digital technologies capable of transforming their enterprise.1 As technology permeates everything that businesses do, it is critical for business leaders to […]
What are Recommended Blog Features? Blogs are excellent platforms for offering insight into your organization. Create an excellent impression by designing blogs and blog posts with these key characteristics: Readability. Readability is one of the most important elements in blog design. Take care to ensure that background and foreground colors are selected that have sufficient […]
How are Servers Backed Up? Backup servers are powerful computers that are responsible for storing and protecting critical network data from threats such as natural disasters, extended power outages, human error, and cyberattacks. Servers can be local or cloud-based and can back up data files, folders, databases, hard drives, applications, and more. Local backup. […]
How are Devices and Data Restored? We generally have much more experience backing things up than we have restoring them. This indicates that we are prepared for emergencies, and emergencies only rarely happen. When disaster does strike, such as when devices become victims of natural disasters, cyberattacks, human error, power surges, or theft, it can […]
What are Error Pages? The origin story of the 404 page goes back to the 1980s in Switzerland where scientists at CERN worked on the development of the world wide web1. They worked on the fourth floor, the same floor that held the central database in room “404”, where they were tasked with responding to […]
What is Cybersecurity Risk Management? Organizations face many varieties of risk. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines risk as “the effect of uncertainty on objectives”.1 “Enterprise risk” refers to the effect of uncertainty on enterprise mission and business objectives, and managing these risks is referred to as enterprise risk management (ERM). ERM is […]
What is the Difference Between Authentication and Authorization? Security authentication and authorization both play important roles in online security systems. The terms are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different. Authentication Authentication is the process of confirming a user’s identity in order to provide access to sensitive information. This is often accomplished via username […]
What are the Security Threats to IoT Devices? The Internet of Things (IoT) is the interconnection and communication between internet-enabled physical devices. The growth of such devices has been explosive, as smart devices such as wearables, sensors, phones, cars, appliances, and household gadgets are becoming increasingly prevalent in more and more aspects of daily living. […]