As networking continue to evolve and increase in size, the configurations are becoming more complex and challenging to manage using conventional manual methods. Besides the traditional local and wide area networks, we now have the cloud infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), software-defined networking, and other technologies that widen the coverage and the number of connected…
Privilege escalation attacks occur when bad actors exploit misconfigurations, bugs, weak passwords, and other vulnerabilities that allow them to access protected assets. A typical exploit may start with the attacker first gaining access to a low-level privilege account. Once logged in, attackers will study the system to identify other vulnerabilities they can exploit further. They…
Microservices architecture provides flexibility, scalability, and the ability to modify, add, or remove software components without affecting other parts of the application. In addition to shorter software development cycles, smaller teams, and flexible programming language options, it allows you to scale or troubleshoot certain functions or services without interfering with the other components. Generally, the…
☁️ Cloud infrastructure has benefits such as flexibility, scalability, high performance, and affordability. Once you subscribe to a service, such as the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), you do not have to worry about the high capital and maintenance costs of an equivalent in-house data center and associated infrastructure. However, traditional on-premise security practices do not provide…
Data management refers to the combination of concepts, procedures, processes, and practices as well as the associated systems that give an organization the ability to optimize its data resources. Ideally, the ability to accurately and consistently extract useful information is vital in providing insights and improving operations, productivity as well as revenues. As such, businesses…
DNS cache poisoning is the injection of fake or forged entries into the DNS cache so as to divert users to malicious websites. The DNS cache poisoning results from vulnerabilities that allow the criminals to submit forged DNS responses, which the domain name server (DNS) then stores in their caches. Usually, the compromised entry redirects…
The incident response tools are vital in enabling organizations to quickly identify and address cyberattacks, exploits, malware, and other internal and external security threats. Usually, these tools work alongside traditional security solutions, such as antivirus and firewalls, to analyze, alert, and sometimes assist in stopping the attacks. To do these, the tools gather information from…
As cyber-attacks continue to grow in volume, diversity, and sophistication, in addition to being more disruptive and damaging, organizations must be prepared to handle them effectively. In addition to deploying effective security solutions and practices, they need the ability to quickly identify and address attacks, hence ensure minimal damage, disruption, and costs. Every IT system…
Real User Monitoring (RUM) is a testing technique that collects and analyzes the user’s interactions with the website pages or app. It is a passive monitoring solution that involves collecting data when pages begin loading and continues doing so as a visitor navigates through the website. This provides insights into how actual visitors experience the…
The pfSense software is an open-source firewall and router solution based on the FreeBSD operating system. Suitable for small and mid-range companies, the pfSense provides a low cost, dedicated firewall, and router solution for physical and virtual computer networks. The software, which can run on either a physical or virtual computer, provides a wide range…
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