What are Artificial Neural Networks? Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are a subset of machine learning and are at the core of deep learning algorithms. The structure and name are inspired by the way that biological neurons signal to one another in the human brain. ANNs are comprised of node (artificial neuron) layers that contain an […]
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Database Security
What is Database Security? Database security include a range of tools, processes, and methodologies designed to protect database management systems from cyberattacks. Database security programs protect the data within the database, as well as the data management system and all applications that access it, from unauthorized access, intrusion, misuse, and damage. The following are database […]
GDPR Violation Case
What is an examples of a GDPR Violation Case? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy and security law from the European Union (EU) that imposes obligations anywhere in the world where data from EU citizens is targeted and/or collected. The GDPR will levy harsh fines against those who violate their privacy and […]
Data Mining Techniques
What are Data Mining Techniques? Data mining involves exploring and analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and relationships. There are many techniques that businesses can use to gain insight from the data they have collected1: Clustering. The clustering technique involves grouping a series of different data points by their characteristics. The clustered data is organized […]
Keylogging
What is Keylogging? Keyloggers are the tools or technologies that monitor and log consecutive keystrokes that are made on a keyboard. Keyloggers normally operate covertly so that victims do not suspect that their keyboard actions are being monitored and logged. While keyloggers can have legitimate purposes, such as monitoring children or employees, keyloggers are most […]
What is Small Business Cybersecurity? Many small businesses are unprepared for cyberattacks due to some common misconceptions. Here are a few points to help you to make informed decisions about how to protect your small business from the disruption and destruction that can follow a cyberattack: Antivirus software has limitations. Typical antivirus software is designed […]
What is Data Visualization for Cybersecurity? Cybersecurity data visualization refers to the use of charts, graphs, real-time dashboards, and more, to provide an easier means of viewing and analyzing cybersecurity data from different sources. Data visualization helps to break down the barriers between data and understanding by presenting complex data in visual forms. Advantages of […]
What are SEC Cybersecurity Regulations for Public Companies? Cyber-resilience is defined as the ability of an organization to continue to function, even in a degraded manner, after components of the organization have been disrupted due to information system failures that randomly occur or are consequences of a cyberattack1. The ultimate goal of a cyber-resilient organization […]
Third-Party Risk Management
What is TPRM? Third-party risks are the potential risks that arise from organizations relying on outside parties to perform services or activities on their behalf. Third-party risk management (TPRM) is the process through which an organization manages the risks associated with having outside parties performing services or activities on their behalf. The use of third-party […]
What is the Shared Responsibility Model in Cloud Security? Cloud service providers (CSPs) adhere to a “shared responsibility model” that delineates what responsibilities belong to cloud customers and CSPs. Defining the line between the responsibilities of cloud customers and CSPs helps to reduce the risks of introducing vulnerabilities into public, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. The […]