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Cybersecurity Learning Center

Modern information security can be very hard to wrap your head around if you have no prior knowledge about it. Here you’ll find the most common terms and topics in the cybersecurity industry.

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Introduction to cybersecurity

What is cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity protects network assets against digital threats. Rising cybercrime has made cybersecurity a critical part of any business strategy. For instance, in 2019, First American Financial leaked [object Object] via its website. The breach happe...

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Network security basics

Every week, networks seem to grow in size and complexity. New SaaS services come online, while innovative communication tools make remote working easier. Data storage methods shift, with new assets to secure. And new malware threats constantly emerge...

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Network security

Network security

Data breaches are becoming increasingly frequent, and all of them are considered network security incidents. Taking steps to implement network security is one of the best defense mechanisms to secure your data.

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Network security: everything you need to know

Different types of network security

Network security implementation

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Zero Trust

Cybersecurity isn’t always about new technologies. Sometimes it can be directly related to how cybersecurity is approached. Zero Trust is a new model for rethinking threat sources and methods to deal with them.

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What is Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)?

Zero Trust Explained: What is Zero Trust Security?

Zero Trust best practices

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Cloud security

As cloud computing is becoming increasingly prominent among organizations, cloud security is emerging as one of the most important cybersecurity areas. Encompassing processes, mechanisms, and services to secure cloud resources, it’s one of the key components of an organization’s IT backbone.

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What is cloud security? Definition, types & benefits

Cloud security threats, risks and vulnerabilities

Cloud security best practices & security checklist

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtual Private Networks use the public internet infrastructure by creating isolated connectivity subnetworks. Due to this restricted-use method, VPNs are widely used among businesses as secure channels to exchange sensitive data securely.

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What is Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

Advantages of using a VPN

Types of VPNs & Protocols

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Security frameworks

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

In the age of an increasingly distributed workforce, when your employees are no longer only in the office, staple cybersecurity practices need to adapt. SASE introduces cloud-delivered security and networking functionalities.

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What is Security Service Edge (SSE)?

SASE adoption guide: requirements & mistakes to avoid

SASE: benefits & challenges

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Identity and Access Management

Identity access management (IAM)

In today’s digital landscape, managing identities and access rights has become increasingly critical for organizations across industries. From securing sensitive data to complying with regulations, IAM plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of an organization’s operations.

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What is Identity Access Management (IAM)?

What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?

Identity and Access Management best practices

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