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Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2022
The hot cybersecurity mergers and acquisition market continues into 2022 as vendors look to solidify their positions and expand their offerings.
SSO explained: Single sign-on definition, examples, and terminology
Single sign-on (SSO) is a user authentication service that allows a user to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials. Password fatigue, cloud sprawl and developer simplicity are pushing the rise of SSO.
What is cryptography? How algorithms keep information secret and safe
Cryptography is the art of keeping information secret and safe by transforming it into form that unintended recipients cannot understand. It makes secure data transmission over the internet possible.
QuSecure launches end-to-end post-quantum cybersecurity solution
QuSecure claims new solution is the industry’s first end-to-end quantum software-based platform that protects encrypted communications and data using a quantum-secure channel.
How to choose a certificate management tool
Managing certificates that hold all your encryption secrets is impossible without the right tool. Here's how to narrow the field.
Cohesity launches FortKnox to protect data from ransomware attacks
The data management vendor is adding strong data isolation and recovery capabilities with its latest software-as-a-service release, FortKnox.
U.S. White House releases ambitious agenda to mitigate the risks of quantum computing
The Biden administration issued an executive order to ensure U.S. leadership in quantum computing and a memorandum to mitigate its security risks.
Dell offers data, app recovery support for multicloud assets
Dell is adding data recovery solutions to its APEX portfolio, for data centers and public clouds including Azure and AWS.
PureVPN introduces quantum-resistant feature to enhance security, tackle threats
VPN provider has partnered with quantum computing company Quantinuum to deploy quantum-resistant encryption keys.
JHL Biotech's theft of Genentech data holds lessons for infosec
Genentech employees stole the company's data on behalf of JHL Biotech for years. What could they have done to spot the theft sooner?
What is the cyber kill chain? A model for tracing cyberattacks
The cyber kill chain describes the phases of a targeted cyberattack where defenders can identify and stop it.
Meta, Apple emergency data request scam holds lessons for CISOs
Fake requests from law enforcement gave cybercriminals access to sensitive customer data. It's a signal for CISOs to work with business to review and update processes for these requests.
What is a botnet? When infected devices attack
A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices that an attacker has compromised to launch DDoS attacks, spread phishing spam, mine bitcoin, and more.
What is SSL? How SSL certificates enable encrypted communication
SSL and its descendent, TLS, are protocols that encrypt internet traffic, making secure internet communication and ecommerce possible.
What is ethical hacking? Getting paid to break into computers
Learn the ethical hacking certifications, training, and experience you need to land a job testing an organization's defenses.
Preparing for the quantum-safe encryption future
Organizations soon need to transition to quantum-safe encryption to address new cybersecurity threats. Here’s how businesses can prepare.
NIST seeks information on updating its Cybersecurity Framework
Security community welcomes the update, but a U.S. GAO report cites slow adoption among government.
