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What is Port-Based Network Access Control (PNAC)?

Network security is one of the important factors for organizations of different sizes. As cyber threats evolve, authorized access to network devices and critical resources becomes very important. Port-Based Network Access Control (PNAC) is an effective authentication method that helps ... Read More

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How to Monitor Network Traffic: Best Tips for IT Pros

Network traffic monitoring is essential for IT professionals to protect the company’s environment against potential vulnerabilities. It tracks data movement across different networks, ensures the network operates efficiently and identifies performance issues. Reliable network traffic monitoring improves network performance, increases ... Read More

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How to Configure 802.1x Printer Authentication?

When organizations establish their IT infrastructure, it’s essential to protect it, including network-connected devices and wired and wireless access points. Printers often fly under the radar among these devices regarding security measures. However, these printers can be vulnerable if not ... Read More

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How is a Smart CAC Card Used in the PKI?

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is one of the most robust methods for safeguarding sensitive information,  particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD) ecosystem, where it secures sensitive data and communications across various platforms. The Common Access Card (CAC) is instrumental ... Read More

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What is PKI-as-a-Service (PKIaaS)?

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) keeps data secure, authenticates identities, and ensures end-to-end encryption. It plays a vital role in securing digital communications and involves a set of roles, policies, hardware, software, and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store, ... Read More

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What are Wildcard Certificates? Are They Safe

SSL certificates (Secure Sockets Layer) and their successor TLS certificates (Transport Layer Security) are critical for establishing secure communications over the Internet. They authenticate the identity of a website and encrypt the data exchanged, thereby safeguarding it from malicious entities. ... Read More

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What is a Hardware Security Module(HSM)?

Data security has never been more critical. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are pivotal in safeguarding the cryptographic infrastructure of numerous global enterprises. HSMs have come a long way, from niche, hardware-based security tools to integral components of modern cybersecurity architectures, ... Read More

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4 Ways to Secure Wifi Connectivity

Wi-fi networks are ubiquitous as more and more users connect to networks remotely for work, access data and applications, and manage IoT devices. As their popularity grows, so do the associated risks, as cyber-attacks are increasing rapidly. A leading security ... Read More

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What is a PKI Token?

Today’s world relies heavily on online interactions, such as collaborating with family, friends, and colleagues on social media or checking our bank accounts. However, this ease of use raises security concerns. We need a way to ensure that only authorized ... Read More

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What is a DoD PKI?

The Department of Defence Public Key Infrastructure (DoD PKI) is a vital component in strengthening the Department of Defense’s (DoD) digital communications and data-sharing infrastructure. Fundamentally, DoD PKI is an advanced system designed to protect data integrity throughout military networks ... Read More

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Understanding PKI Certificates: How to Get Them and Why They Matter

Imagine conducting important business online without identifying the person you’re interacting with. It would be like handing sensitive documents to a stranger on the street; every login would be risky. Fortunately, the internet establishes protocols to build trust in the ... Read More

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Mitigate the Risks of a Pre-shared Keys-Based Network

Wi-Fi security is designed to safeguard data as it traverses the airwaves in wireless networks. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) emerged as a response to the glaring deficiencies of its predecessor, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). Pre-Shared Key (PSK) security protocols have ... Read More

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