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Redefining Access Control in the World of Mobile Computing
Redefining Access Control in the World of Mobile Computing

Redefining Access Control in the World of Mobile Computing At the end of 2021, there were an estimated 27.1 billion devices online, meaning that there were over three devices for every person on the planet (Cisco, 2016). Mobile devices, especially smartphones, are universal credential hosting platforms that can be used for a variety of physical…

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The Role of Physical Security in Maintaining Network Security
The Role of Physical Security in Maintaining Network Security

The Role of Physical Security in Maintaining Network Security Although physical security is absolutely critical to maintaining network security, it is among the most often forgotten aspects of protecting a network. Physical security is defined as protecting physical access to your network and all network components, such as computers, servers, and routers. Neglecting physical security…

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Network Security & Types of Network Security Measures
What Is Network Security? Types of Network Security Measures

What Is Network Security? Types of Network Security Measures Most people have read about the Colonial Pipeline attack that took an entire oil pipeline offline last year (McMillan et al., 2021). But that’s just the tip of the iceberg: Cybercrime more than doubled worldwide from 2020 to 2021 alone (Abrams, 2021). In an increasingly interconnected…

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What Is DNS Hijacking & How to Prevent DNS Attacks
What DNS Hijacking Is and How to Combat It

What DNS Hijacking Is and How to Combat It Domain Name System (DNS) hijacking, sometimes called DNS redirection, is a type of cyberattack in which a user is redirected to a malicious site without their knowledge. Attackers execute DNS attacks by installing malware on a user’s computer or by hacking DNS communications. DNS redirection changes…

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