It is vital for every user to use the global email standards like Sender Policy Framework (SPF), Keys Identified Mail (DKIM) and Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), etc. Millions of users have been using these standards to prevent address spoofing. The sender’s email domain administrator enables these protocols in the DNS through TXT records, TXT records are … [Read more...] about 3 email security protocols that help prevent address spoofing
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The shortcomings of centralized server architecture
Developed firms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Dropbox, Citrix, Microsoft or Google, all cloud storage vendors use the same way to sync and copy to a centralized cloud server cluster. Millions of users are using the central cloud clusters to store and access to files daily. The cloud-based storage system has been trending since last decade but centralized server architecture has some … [Read more...] about The shortcomings of centralized server architecture
How to backup and restore data to avoid ransomware attack
Every firm does not back up all their critical data as the backup software is complex with hundreds of options and spotty records. It requires offering training to the employees, to get used to it. Back-up files and restores most of the time doesn’t work well, it might take several hours to upload a single file. It is essential for every firm to test the backup once. 99% of the firm doesn’t … [Read more...] about How to backup and restore data to avoid ransomware attack
What is a Botnet and types of Botnet
A Botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices which are compromised by the cybercriminals. It works as a force multiplier for the cybercriminals that are working individuals or in groups to target a system. It is widely used in DDoS attacks. As it has a large number of connected devices it has the ability to send a large volume of spam and spay on people and firms. The cybercriminal … [Read more...] about What is a Botnet and types of Botnet
4 ways to build a strong security culture
The cybersecurity team at an organization can’t prevent activities which they can’t see. It is vital for the end users and managers to keep their security team update about their activities on data on different apps. It is the responsibility of the security team to empower the end users on how to treat data security within an organization. To have a strong cybersecurity culture within an … [Read more...] about 4 ways to build a strong security culture