IT Security FAQ 10: What is malware, phishing, spyware, data mining and DDoS?
Curious to know what malware, phishing, spyware, data mining and DDoS is? Check out our final IT Security FAQ!
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IT Security FAQ 9: What is the difference between a firewall, antivirus and services like Detectify?
What is the difference between a firewall, antivirus and other security services like Detectify? Find out here!
IT Security FAQ 8: SSL? Https:// – how do you connect it? What info should be encrypted?
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. SSL makes the communication safe between two points, and ensures that ”no one” is sitting in-between, eavesdropping on the conversation. You’ll usually see if a site is encrypted if the url starts with https:// instead of http://.
IT Security FAQ 7: What is OWASP Top 10?
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) is a worldwide not-for-profit charitable organization focused on improving the security of software. Their mission is to make software security visible, so that individuals and organizations can make informed decisions about cyber security risks. They also present at list called OWASP top 10 with the ten most common security issues online.
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We love talking about security and we believe that security knowledge should be easily accessible and fun. This is why we came up with our IT Sec FAQ series! In 10 short Q&A format posts, we explain basic web security concepts combined with tips and comments from our very own security experts.
IT Security FAQ 6: What CMS is the most vulnerable?
A CMS is a Content Management System used to create, manage and organize content on a web sites or web services. One of the most common ones is Wordpress. Different CMS have different levels of vulnerability.
IT Security FAQ 5: What is White Hat vs Black Hat hacking? And what is a bug bounty hunter/program?
Comparing White Hat to Black Hat hacking is kind of like comparing the good guys to the bad guys. White Hat hackers look for vulnerabilities and report them, whereas Black Hat hackers have a more mischievous agenda. They are the guys you usually see in the movies hacking a bank and stealing money. White Hat hackers are the people working to make the world a safer place – like your favorite team of hackers at Detectify!
IT Security FAQ 4: Is two-factor authentication really necessary online? How do you activate it?
Activating 2-step verification or Two-factor authentication on a service means that you have to identify yourself twice in order to access your account – often both with a password and by receiving a code to your phone by text message that you need to enter on the site to login. Here’s everything you need to know about it.