When designing a new network, there are countless features to consider that have a significant impact on the organization at large. Few functions of the network impact the users more than the authentication method chosen by decision makers. If an …
Public Key Infrastructure: Explained
Public Key Infrastructure: Explained
September 30, 2019The use of a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) by an organization demonstrates a dedication to the security of the network and the effectiveness of public key encryption and certificate-based networks. The purpose of a PKI is to manage the public …
Implementing SSL Inspection
Implementing SSL Inspection
April 2, 2019The proliferation of HTTPS websites has been a benefit and a challenge for network administrators. Overall, HTTPS enhances the overall security of websites because it encrypts the communications between the web server and client while HTTP sites do not. The …
Don’t FREAK out just yet: Microsoft, Google and others provide crucial patches to combat the latest encryption bug
Don’t FREAK out just yet: Microsoft, Google and others provide crucial patches to combat the latest encryption bug
March 15, 2015In a recent discovery by French researchers in conjunction with Microsoft Research, the SSL/TLS protocols used to encrypt connections between browsers and website servers were found to be vulnerable on a variety of commonly used operating systems and browsers, including …
