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Data Breach Response Plan: Your Guide to Leak Prevention

Data Breach Response Plan: Your Guide to Leak Prevention

A breach isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. In 2023 alone, around 97 million accounts were breached in the US, accounting for one in three cases worldwide. Whether it’s a rogue insider, a phishing attack, or a third-party screwup, your best shot at bouncing back fast is having a clear, tested data breach response plan. This guide walks you through what to include: governance roles, incident severity levels, NIST-based response steps, legal obligations (like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA), and
Creating Tables in PostgreSQL: Full Guide (with Example)

Creating Tables in PostgreSQL: Full Guide (with Example)

Learn how to create tables in PostgreSQL using psql or pgAdmin. Master data types, constraints, and schema design, and secure access with StrongDM's fine-grained permissions and audit trails.
MySQL SHOW USERS: How to List All Users in a Database

MySQL SHOW USERS: How to List All Users in a Database

Learn how to list MySQL users using SQL queries and GUI tools like Workbench and phpMyAdmin. Discover how to check privileges, manage accounts, and secure access with best practices, and see how StrongDM simplifies MySQL user management.
Hackers Don’t Hack In. They Log In.

Hackers Don’t Hack In. They Log In.

Most breaches don’t begin with hacking—they start with logging in. Discover how compromised credentials fuel modern cyberattacks and why Zero Trust Privileged Access is essential for securing today’s identity-driven environments.
PostgreSQL Default Password: Everything You Need to Know

PostgreSQL Default Password: Everything You Need to Know

PostgreSQL doesn’t come with a default password. And while that might seem like a security feature, leaving it unset can be just as risky. Understanding how Postgres handles authentication—from pg_hba.conf rules to encryption types like MD5 and SCRAM—is essential for keeping your database secure. Missteps in configuration or password management can open the door to unauthorized access.
How to Enable SSH on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Enable SSH on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

SSH is the backbone of remote access on Linux systems—and if you're running Ubuntu, enabling SSH is often one of the first things you'll do. But enabling it securely is what really matters. From installing OpenSSH and adjusting firewalls to enforcing key-based authentication and disabling root login, a secure setup takes more than just flipping a switch .This guide walks you through every step, plus how to make SSH access safer and simpler with centralized control, just-in-time access, and full
How to Show/List Tables in PostgreSQL (psql, SQL & pgAdmin)

How to Show/List Tables in PostgreSQL (psql, SQL & pgAdmin)

Listing tables in PostgreSQL is a basic yet essential task—whether you're debugging, automating CI/CD, or exploring a new database. But with sensitive data at stake, how you access matters. This guide covers common methods and how to secure them with centralized access, audit logs, and least-privilege controls.
Linux File Permissions Explained: chmod, chown, umask

Linux File Permissions Explained: chmod, chown, umask

Linux file permissions control who can read, write, or execute files—crucial for system security. But with special bits, ACLs, and recursive commands, managing them can get tricky. This guide simplifies permissions and shows how to manage them safely with centralized access, audit logging, and role-based control—so you’re not stuck juggling chmod and chown alone.
What Is Linux Security? Features, Best Practices & Tools

What Is Linux Security? Features, Best Practices & Tools

Linux powers everything—from servers to IoT devices—and with that power comes a big responsibility: security. Linux security is all about protecting your systems from breaches, misconfigurations, and evolving threats without compromising performance. This guide explores everything from kernel-level protections to enterprise-grade defense strategies—and shows how to simplify Linux security by unifying access, enforcing Zero Trust, and replacing static credentials with identity-based access that
How to List All Groups in Linux: Complete Command Guide

How to List All Groups in Linux: Complete Command Guide

One of the most common and straightforward ways to list all groups in Linux systems is by leveraging the Linux "list groups" command. However, this isn’t the only way. There are several alternative methods, such as the "getent" command, the "/etc/group" file, and the "id" command. This guide will explore these methods in detail, so read on to get the full scoop.
A New Era of Vault-Agnostic Secrets Management Is Here

A New Era of Vault-Agnostic Secrets Management Is Here

Discover why traditional secrets management isn't enough. StrongDM Managed Secrets offers vault-agnostic, Zero Trust security with secretless access, dynamic policy enforcement, automated rotation, and unified audits—perfect for complex enterprise environments.
Security vs. Compliance: How to Align The Differences

Security vs. Compliance: How to Align The Differences

Security breaches make headlines, while compliance audits keep teams on edge. The pressure to protect data and meet regulatory requirements is mounting—and often, the lines between security and compliance get blurred. Are they the same thing? Are they working in tandem—or pulling in different directions? This post breaks it down: what security and compliance are, how they intersect, where they differ, and most importantly, how your organization can align the two effectively.
How to Tar a File in Linux: Commands, Examples & Best Practices

How to Tar a File in Linux: Commands, Examples & Best Practices

In this guide, you'll learn how to create, compress, and extract tar files—plus how to secure access to the systems and data inside them with centralized controls, real-time audit trails, and seamless permission management.
SAML vs. SSO: What's the Difference & How They Work Together

SAML vs. SSO: What's the Difference & How They Work Together

Single sign-on (SSO) gives users one login to access everything. SAML is one of the key protocols that makes that possible—passing identity data securely between identity providers and service providers. But while all SAML implementations are part of SSO, not all SSO solutions rely on SAML. Understanding how SAML fits into your authentication stack helps you choose the right tools for modern access control. This guide breaks down how SAML works, how it powers SSO, and how you can manage
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