The primary benefit of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is that it keeps your information and identity private when using the internet to access sites or servers, download files and more. This is especially important when handling sensitive information on public networks, like checking your bank account at the airport or accessing work files remotely.
Customers of software vendors with multiple global data centers can more easily comply with regional data protection and privacy requirements by hosting their data in their preferred geographic region. The Benefits of Multiple Data Center Locations In today’s fast-paced world, software vendors need to offer their customers the ability to quickly and efficiently access the
Privileged Access Management (PAM) in cybersecurity is how organizations manage and secure access to highly sensitive accounts, systems and data. Without PAM, organizations are at greater risk of a cyberattack impacting privileged accounts. Continue reading to learn more about PAM and its crucial role in cybersecurity. What is Privileged Access Management? Privileged access management is
The U.S. federal government tends to move very slowly – except when it comes to zero-trust cybersecurity. The drive to get all agencies to zero trust is cruising along at warp speed, as evidenced by White House Executive Order 14028, CISA’s Zero Trust Maturity Model, OMB OMB M-22-09 and the DoD zero trust strategy and
A hardware security key, also known as a security key, is a physical form of authentication that provides you with access to systems, applications and accounts. Hardware security keys are often used as a second form of authentication or as a Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method. Read on to learn more about hardware security keys and
The main difference between 2FA and MFA is that 2FA requires you to use one authentication method in addition to your username and password, whereas MFA requires one or more additional authentication methods to your username and password. Read on to learn more about 2FA and MFA, and how they differ from one another. What
This article was written by the Center for Digital Government. How government agencies can protect against devastating cyber threats Research shows that most of today’s cyberattacks occur when a cybercriminal gains access to a system through stolen credentials. Users with extra privileges, particularly IT administrators, are often targeted by threat actors who steal those privileges
Organizations are increasingly being held liable for breaches of employee data. But employers can take steps to mitigate the likelihood and impact of breaches. Any organization using an electronic payroll and benefits system stores and processes sensitive employee data — which covers just about every organization in operation today. There are many risks related to
The U.S. federal government is committed to implementing zero-trust cybersecurity across all government agencies. In 2021, the White House issued Executive Order (EO) 14028, directing federal agencies to adopt zero-trust network architectures. A few months later, CISA followed up with a draft Zero Trust Maturity Model. In early 2022, the Office of Management and Budget
Most password managers are very secure and safe to use. Depending on the password manager in question, some offer more security than others. To fully understand the security of password managers you’ll first have to understand what a password manager is. What is a Password Manager? A password manager is a cybersecurity tool that aids