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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. What is Wireless Security?

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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Why you should be concerned about payment card data breaches

IT Governance

In this blog, we look at the ongoing threat of debit and credit card fraud, explaining why it appeals to cyber criminals, what they do with the stolen information and how implementing the requirements of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) can thwart crooks’ schemes. Stay secure with the PCI DSS.

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Sandboxing: Advanced Malware Analysis in 2021

eSecurity Planet

To fill this gap and aid in the analysis, detection, and testing of malware, sandboxing is widely used to give organizations the setting, isolation, and security tools needed to preserve the integrity of the host network. A number of computer manufacturers and cloud service providers have deployed sandboxes for regular use by clients.

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Security Keys

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The first instance of this that Google can find is from Bill Gates in 2004 , although I suspect it wasn’t the first. Security Keys are another attempt address this problem—initially in the form of a second authentication factor but, in the future, potentially as a complete replacement. Contrasts with existing solutions.

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Cloudflare One SASE Review & Features 2023

eSecurity Planet

The Cloudflare One SASE product builds off of the well-established global backbone that Cloudflare built for their content delivery and cloud security products. Founded in 2004, Cloudflare initially wanted to determine the source of email spam and became dedicated to building a better, more secure internet. Who Is Cloudflare?

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PCI DSS: Lessons to learn from recent payment card breaches

IT Governance

Over the past month or so, we’ve been discussing the threats associated with payment card breaches, and why it’s important to comply with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). What happened: In January 2018, customers of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer began reporting fraudulent transactions on their bank accounts.