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Multifactor authentication (MFA) factors and attributes
Password-based authentication has been proven time and time again to be a vulnerable form of authentication. One of the best defenses is using Multifactor Authentication,…
Read articleWhat is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
Passwords are hard. Most of us use passwords of varying length and complexity. That’s mainly to fulfill the requirements offered by every single site that…
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Password managers: should you use them?
What’s the point of password managers anyway? Let’s take a look at a scenario that we’re all familiar with… The scenario: We all have this…
Read articleEncrypted versus hashed passwords. What’s the difference?
As you study for the CompTIA Security+ exam, it’s important that you understand the differences between plaintext, encrypted, and hashed passwords. It’s common to hear…
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Are your passwords strong enough?
In this digital day and age, most of us know what a password is. If you’ve found this article or any other like it, you…
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Software updates and the role they play in cybersecurity
We often see pop-ups on our screens telling us about “Software Updates” or “Operating System updates.” But we usually tend to click “Cancel” or “Remind…
Read articleComputers: Past, Present, and Future
Many people know what a computer is, but not how one works. The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Computer Security Resource Center (What a…
Read articleWhat is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity- Prevention of damage to, protection of, and restoration of computers, electronic communications systems, electronic communications services, wire communication, and electronic communication, including information contained…
Read articleNew Course: Networking Fundamentals
Networking is one of the most recommended topics to learn for anyone interested in being in an IT career, and so it’s arguably one of…
Read articleImportant cybersecurity concepts every beginner should know
A computer is used to perform different kinds of functions by different people. The uses of a computer are endless – some use it to…
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