What are Cache and Cache Poisoning Attacks? Web caching refers to the process of temporarily storing data for later use. The first time that a user visits a web page, a copy is cached, and when they visit the web page subsequent times they are served the saved cached copy of that web page, to […]
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Types of Websites
What are Types of Websites? Creating a website is an essential part of establishing your digital presence. Before creating your business site, you will need to consider what type of website you would like to have. The following are some of the most popular types of websites: Business. A business website will inform current and […]
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Payroll Security
What is Payroll Security? Employers retain enormous amounts of highly sensitive information about employees and their dependents including names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, social security numbers, government IDs, licenses, financial accounts, legal information, sensitive health information, and more. This, of course, makes payroll at attractive target for cyberattackers, but payroll can also be targeted […]
What is Legacy System Decommission Planning? Legacy systems encompass elements such as computer systems, software applications, and specific software processes or technologies that: 1. No longer receive support and maintenance; 2. Are based on outdated technology; and 3. Are unavailable for purchase. There are many reasons why organizations might maintain and/or retain legacy systems, such […]
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SEO Web Design
What is SEO Web Design? A critical feature of your website is a web design that drives traffic to your site, which is why search engine optimization (SEO) design is so important. When you create a website that incorporates smart web design and strong SEO, your website will rank higher in search results- making it […]
What are Employee Offboarding Cybersecurity Risks? Employee offboarding is the process of formally separating an employee from an organization due to retirement, resignation, termination, illness, or death. Employee offboarding encompasses all of the decisions and processes involved in this separation, including transferring the employee’s job responsibilities, deactivating access permissions, deactivating passwords, returning equipment and supplies, […]
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TikTok for Business
What is TikTok for Business? TikTok is extraordinarily popular, with the projected number of users in the United States in 2023 to be 97.6 million.1 Given this popularity, businesses may wonder if they should consider utilizing this platform for business outreach and branding. Given security concerns, businesses may also wonder if they should consider avoiding […]
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Secure Email Servers
What are Secure Email Servers? An email server is a computer system that handles the delivery of email over a network. With a significant percentage of cyberattacks originating in emails, it is critical that email servers are configured securely. The following are tips for ensuring that your email server is configured to offer your organization […]
What is Remote Monitoring and Management Software Security? Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software is a type of application often used by managed service providers as a tool to help them maintain their clients’ IT systems and infrastructure. A small footprint, often called an “agent,” is installed on client workstations, servers, mobile devices, and other […]
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Database Security
What is Database Security? Database security refers to all of the measures taken to prevent breaches into database management systems (DBMS), and all associated software. Databases are often full of sensitive and confidential information, so protecting database contents is a critical cybersecurity objective. The following are best practices for protecting DBMS: Control database access. Follow […]