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HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Understanding the Difference

HITRUST and HIPAA often go hand-in-hand when talking about security compliance. But what are they, and how do they compare? In this article, we’ll

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Machine Identity Management Explained in Plain English

In this article, we'll cover machine identities and address the importance and challenges in machine identity management. You'll gain a complete understanding of how machine identity management works and see the concept in action through real-world examples. By the end of this article, you'll be able to answer in-depth: what is machine identity management?

SAML vs. OAuth: Side-by-Side Comparison of Differences

In this article, we will provide a high-level overview of the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and Open Authorization (OAuth) information access frameworks. You’ll learn about the key similarities and differences between SAML and OAuth, the unique benefits of each framework, and specific use cases for each. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear understanding of SAML and OAuth to help you determine which is right for your organization.

Credential Stuffing: How to Detect and Prevent It

In this article, we’ll define credential stuffing and explain the risks that credential stuffing attacks pose to organizations and customers. We’ll cover recent examples of credential stuffing attacks and discuss how to detect and prevent them. By the end of the article, you should understand the full scope of credential stuffing, including how to protect your customers’ and employees’ account credentials with the right tools.

PCI Compliance Checklist: The 12 Requirements (Step-by-Step)

In this article, we will take a big-picture look at the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS). You’ll learn what is required to be PCI compliant and what’s involved in each of the 12 PCI DSS requirements. You’ll also find a handy PCI Compliance Checklist for easy reference, including new PCI compliance requirements.

What is IGA? Identity Governance & Administration Explained

In this article, we’ll take a broad look at identity governance and administration (IGA) and examine how it differs from other IT risk mitigation topics. You’ll get insight into the history, benefits, and features of IGA and learn how to start planning an IGA implementation of your own.

How to SSH into Docker Containers [Tutorial]

In this article, we’ll cover a way to run console commands in Docker containers that will allow you to mimic the process of using SSH for the same purpose (and if you really need to, a way to gain true SSH access as well).

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack: Definition, Examples & More

In this article, we go over the man-in-the-middle attack definition and discuss the different types of these attacks. We'll take a deep dive into the dangers of man-in-the-middle attacks and address some examples. By the end of this article, you'll have a complete understanding of how a man-in-the-middle attack works and how to detect and prevent one.

Insider Threat: Definition, Types, Examples & Protection

In this article, we’ll take a look at insider threats in cyber security and the dangers they pose. You’ll learn the insider threat definition, who the insiders are, the types of insider threats to be aware of, and how to detect threats. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the entire insider threat ecosystem and the best practices you can use to protect your organization, data, and systems.

What is a Brute Force Attack? Types, Examples & Prevention

In this article, we’ll take a comprehensive look at brute force attacks: what they are, how they work, and the different shapes they can take. You'll learn about popular tools utilized by hackers and examples of brute force attacks in action. By the end of this article, you'll be able to understand critical prevention measures for brute force attacks.

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): All You Need to Know

Advanced threat protection is a type of cybersecurity dedicated to preventing pre-planned cyberattacks, such as malware or phishing. ATP combines cloud, file sharing, email, network, and endpoint security.

SASE vs. SD-WAN: All You Need to Know

SASE is a cloud-based network security solution, whereas SD-WAN is a network virtualization solution. SASE can be delivered as a service, making it more scalable and resilient than SD-WAN. Additionally, SASE offers more comprehensive security features than SD-WAN, including Zero Trust security and built-in protection against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.

The Difference Between SAML vs. OIDC

The main difference between SAML and OIDC is that SAML builds the trust relationship between the service provider (SP) and the IdP, whereas OIDC trusts the channel (HTTPS) that is used to obtain the security token.

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HITRUST vs. HIPAA: Understanding the Difference

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