Security+ Question of the Week: Fuzzing
What types of concerns is fuzzing used to discover?
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Security+ Question of the Week: Network Hardening
Which of the following tasks should generally not be performed when performing network hardening?
Read moreSecurity+ Question of the Week: Planting Malware
Which of the following is a means to infect a group with malware by planting it at a commonly visited location?
Read moreC-Suite and Techies: How to Communicate Cybersecurity
Organizational security is a complex task that needs focus and attention. The security design that protects a company from attack and compromise is not typically derived from of a preexisting template. Instead, it requires research and analysis of every aspect of an organization in order to craft a solution that is customized for the risks and needs of that company. One key element of security policy design and implementation is communication.
Read moreBalancing the Trade-Off Between Security and Convenience When Using Mobile Payment Systems
There’s no doubt that mobile payment systems are the future of retail transactions. Carrying around a pocket full of credit cards, ATM cards and debit cards (not to mention the plethora of store loyalty cards) is a pain. Credit cards are easily lost or stolen, their bulk adds up when stacked in a wallet, and they often leave your sight when making a transaction such as at a restaurant or when the point of sale (POS) device is behind the sales counter.
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