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Cryptographic Keys 101: What They Are & How They Secure Data (P.1)
Compromised cryptographic keys have a devastating effect on any organization — just ask the major Android device manufacturers whose keys were used to distribute malware. Here’s what to know about cryptographic keys, how they work, and how to keep yours secure. Encryption secures everything from the credit card transactions you use to buy items online
What Is a CA Certificate? An Overview of These Key PKI Elements
CA certificates are the small digital files that make digital trust, digital identity, and security possible—whether across the internet or within your company network. Certificate authority certificates, or CA certificates, are found virtually everywhere within your organization’s IT environment. In fact, you’ve probably got dozens of them on your computer/device… and you even used several
12 Negative Effects Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches Have on Businesses & Consumers (P.2)
Cyber attacks and data breaches are becoming increasingly common, and consumers are at the forefront of this growing threat. In today’s digital world, consumers are constantly sharing their personal and financial information online, making them a prime target for hackers. The negative effects of cyber attacks and data breaches on consumers can be devastating. Victims
How Do You Achieve API Security? 10 Examples of API Security Measures
When it comes to defending themselves against the above vulnerabilities, businesses exposing their APIs are not without a decent armory of resources. Let’s take a look at some handy tools and techniques you can include in your arsenal. Use Well-Established Standards for Access Control & Access Management Using well-established standards for authorization and authentication flows
API Security: What is It and Why is It Important?
Salt’s research shows that 17% of organizations have experienced a breach resulting from an API security gap. Don’t become one of them. Data from Salt underscores why API security (i.e., application programming interface security) is so important. The firm’s State of API Security Report Q1 2023 observes a 400% increase in unique attacks on its
12 Negative Effects Cyber Attacks & Data Breaches Have on Businesses & Consumers (P.1)
From organizations paying massive noncompliance fines to consumers shunning companies they perceive as insecure, we’ll break down the impact of cyber attacks on businesses and individuals from businesses’ and consumers’ perspectives. Hardly a day goes by without a new cyber attack or data breach making headlines in the press. It shouldn’t come as a surprise