Tag: Definition
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What is a Passkey? Definition, How It Works and More
A passkey is a security measure used to grant access to a protected system. This guide explains how it works, and provides more information …
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What Is Cyber Threat Hunting? (Definition & How it Works)
Cyber threat hunting involves proactively searching for threats on an organization’s network that are unknown to (or missed by) …
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What is a whaling attack? Definition, characteristics, best practices
By George Mack, Content Marketing Manager, Check Point In a landscape of evolving cyber threats, phishing attacks continue to cause …
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What Is a VPN? Definition, How It Works, and More
A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your internet traffic and protects your online privacy. Find out how it works and why you should …
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Industrial Control System (ICS): Definition, Types, Security
An industrial control system (or ICS) is a type of computer system that monitors and controls industrial processes and infrastructure. ICSs …
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Expand Your Definition of ‘Endpoint,’ Get a Better Handle On Cloud Threats
Anna Belak, Director, Office of Cybersecurity Strategy at Sysdig, shares findings from the company’s latest report, including how cloud …
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What Is an Exploit? Definition, Types, and Prevention Measures
An exploit is a piece of software or code created to take advantage of a vulnerability. It is not malicious in essence, it is rather a …
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What Is an Exploit? Definition, Types and Prevention Measures
An exploit is a piece of software or code created to take advantage of a vulnerability. It is not malicious in essence, it is rather a …
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Windows Patch Management: Definition, How It Works and Why It Helps
Windows patching is essential for closing system and application vulnerabilities and certifying that everything works as it should. Read …
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Application Control 101: Definition, Features, Benefits, and Best Practices
Application control is part and parcel of the larger cybersecurity landscape of access control, as outlined by the National Institute of …
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What Is a Remote Code Execution Attack? Definition, Risks, and Mitigation Measures
A remote code execution (RCE) attack consists of adversaries remotely running code on an enterprise`s assets. Threat actors remotely inject …
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What Is Patch Management? Definition, Importance, Key Steps, and Best Practices
What Is Patch Management? Patch management is the process of identifying and deploying software …
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