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Cybersecurity is the protection of digital assets from unauthorized use, modification or damage. Whether you’re a beginner who needs to define an industry term like malware or a professional seeking strategic advice about the role of encryption in SASE, this IT Knowledge Center will help ensure you stay on top of the lastest exploits and make information assurance a priority for all your projects.



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Data Breach Notification: The Legal and Regulatory Environment

Individual states have cybersecurity laws—but the U.S. doesn't. Here's why that could lead to more data breaches and what we can learn from Europe:
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By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com

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IoT Security Challenges: Why Enterprise Must Assess Them Now
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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor
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Cybersecurity
The Cyberattacks Pandemic: A Look At Cybercrime in the COVID-19 Era
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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
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QUIZ: What Do You Know About SaaS Risks?
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By: Brad Rudisail | Contributor
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Cybersecurity
10 Ways Virtualization Can Improve Security
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By: Kaushik Pal | Contributor
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Top Reasons to Use Predictive AI for Enhanced Cybersecurity in 2021
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By: Hardik Shah | Tech Consultant at Simform
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Cybersecurity
Benefits of Performing a Vulnerability Assessment
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By: Greg Jehs | Director of Enterprise Engagement at Meridian IT
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Cybersecurity
SaaS Security: Pitfalls IT Often Overlooks
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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
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Cloud Computing
How to Prepare for the Next Generation of Cloud Security
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By: Joseph Chukwube

Cybersecurity Terms

Cybersecurity Q&As

“How can IT security be measured?”

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Answered by: Techopedia Staff

“Why do security professionals consider bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining a potential for 'parasitic' hacker activity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“Why are SQL injection and query string manipulation gaining in cybercrime popularity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“How has cyber threat intelligence evolved over the last few years and where is it headed?”

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Answered by: Gene Yoo | Chief Executive Officer at Resecurity

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5 Steps to Streamline Security for your Hybrid Network
Cloud hacking attacks grew by a staggering 630% during the pandemic, and they show no signs of slowing. Hybrid networks, with resources both on-premises and in the cloud...
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Identity Management for Beginners
Today's work environment requires access from anywhere and across devices. This eBook digs into the basics of identity management for IT departments.
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Identity Management and Security: An Advanced Guide
Remote work demands have made identity management more important than ever. This guide will cover how to get started with identity and security planning.
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