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Top Retail Cybersecurity Challenges
E-commerce lets retailers use customer data and segmentation to deliver unique customer experiences. That’s why the industry eagerly pursued digital transformation. Unfortunately, that customer data also creates new vulnerabilities that weren’t part of traditional brick-and-mortar retail.
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Restricted Internet Access: Available Now With CloudConnexa
A walled garden, in internet terms, “... is an environment that controls the user's access to network-based content and services.” A walled garden is used to keep users from exploring outside the walls and to protect against malware, phishing, and other cyber threats. According to TechTarget, “Although a walled garden does not always prevent users
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Cybersecurity for SMBs: Why Small Businesses Need Cybersecurity
Reliable cybersecurity, and avoiding cyberattacks, is essential for businesses of any size. The subject is so popular that it’s a standalone topic on Google News. Problem is, many small or medium businesses don’t consider it essential for them — it’s often seen as a problem for big businesses and enterprise, but that couldn’t be further from the
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Internet Gateway Selection Feature on CloudConnexa
You’ve deployed internet gateways. Now, you need a way to route the traffic — securely, from your networks, hosts, groups, and users with the flexibility to control where the exit takes place. This is all possible with Internet Gateway Selection, a new feature of CloudConnexa, that lets you configure how internet traffic is routed from your hosts,
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Announcing New Support For Businesses In Ukraine
In our continual efforts to support those under attack in Ukraine, OpenVPN®, Inc. is announcing today that we will offer one free year on OpenVPN® Cloud, up to a maximum of 50 connected devices, for any business based in Ukraine, or any non-profit organization doing work to support Ukraine directly.
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Types of DNS Attacks and How to Prevent Them
In the cybersecurity world, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), malware, and ransomware get more attention than domain name system (DNS) attacks, but DNS attacks are on the rise.
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Cybersecurity for Manufacturing Industry Regulatory Compliance
Mitigating Cyber Risk Vulnerabilities in the Industry 4.0 Age As the manufacturing industry segued from the first to second to third Industrial Revolutions, regulatory compliance came into being. As we embark on the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0, additional regulations are added. You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who
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OpenVPN CEO Francis Dinha Says "OpenVPN Stands With Ukraine"
First, I want to say how awed I am by the incredible bravery the Ukrainian people have shown during this trying time. Your courage and resolution is truly an inspiration to us all. I want you to know that our team at OpenVPN stands united with you. A significant portion of our OpenVPN team lives and works in Ukraine, and we are committed to doing
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IDS/IPS: What They Are and Why You Need Them
Wireless providers are rolling out 5G to power an IoT (Internet of Things) world. The Ericsson Mobility Report, released in November 2021, estimates that by 2027 half of all global mobile subscriptions will be 5G. While faster than ever connectivity and lower latency are welcome, 5G comes with new threats and cybersecurity risks businesses need to
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What Are Credential Stuffing Attacks?
Credential stuffing attacks are growing in popularity — with hackers, anyway; not the businesses targeted. In late December, Help Net Security reported there were more than two billion credential stuffing attacks in the previous 12 months, a 98 percent year-over-year increase. The infosec site predicted attacks would peak during the holiday
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