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Machine Identity Management Explained in Plain English

In this article, we'll cover machine identities and address the importance and challenges in machine identity management. You'll gain a complete

SAML vs. OAuth: What's the Difference? (Side-by-Side)

In this article, we will provide a high-level overview of the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) and Open Authorization (OAuth) information

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What Is Credential Stuffing? Detect and Prevent Attacks

In this article, we’ll define credential stuffing and explain the risks that credential stuffing attacks pose to organizations and customers. We’ll cover recent examples of credential stuffing attacks and discuss how to detect and prevent them. By the end of the article, you should understand the full scope of credential stuffing, including how to protect your customers’ and employees’ account credentials with the right tools.

PCI Compliance Checklist: The 12 Requirements (Step-by-Step)

In this article, we will take a big-picture look at the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS). You’ll learn what is required to be PCI compliant and what’s involved in each of the 12 PCI DSS requirements. You’ll also find a handy PCI Compliance Checklist for easy reference, including new PCI compliance requirements.

What is IGA? Identity Governance & Administration Explained

In this article, we’ll take a broad look at identity governance and administration (IGA) and examine how it differs from other IT risk mitigation topics. You’ll get insight into the history, benefits, and features of IGA and learn how to start planning an IGA implementation of your own.

How to SSH into Docker Containers [Tutorial]

In this article, we’ll cover a way to run console commands in Docker containers that will allow you to mimic the process of using SSH for the same purpose (and if you really need to, a way to gain true SSH access as well).

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack: Definition, Examples & More

In this article, we go over the man-in-the-middle attack definition and discuss the different types of these attacks. We'll take a deep dive into the dangers of man-in-the-middle attacks and address some examples. By the end of this article, you'll have a complete understanding of how a man-in-the-middle attack works and how to detect and prevent one.

Insider Threat: Definition, Types, Examples & Protection

In this article, we’ll take a look at insider threats in cyber security and the dangers they pose. You’ll learn the insider threat definition, who the insiders are, the types of insider threats to be aware of, and how to detect threats. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the entire insider threat ecosystem and the best practices you can use to protect your organization, data, and systems.

What is a Brute Force Attack? Types, Examples & Prevention

In this article, we’ll take a comprehensive look at brute force attacks: what they are, how they work, and the different shapes they can take. You'll learn about popular tools utilized by hackers and examples of brute force attacks in action. By the end of this article, you'll be able to understand critical prevention measures for brute force attacks.

Advanced Threat Protection (ATP): All You Need to Know

Advanced threat protection is a type of cybersecurity dedicated to preventing pre-planned cyberattacks, such as malware or phishing. ATP combines cloud, file sharing, email, network, and endpoint security.

SASE vs. SD-WAN: All You Need to Know

SASE is a cloud-based network security solution, whereas SD-WAN is a network virtualization solution. SASE can be delivered as a service, making it more scalable and resilient than SD-WAN. Additionally, SASE offers more comprehensive security features than SD-WAN, including Zero Trust security and built-in protection against Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks.

The Difference Between SAML vs. OIDC

The main difference between SAML and OIDC is that SAML builds the trust relationship between the service provider (SP) and the IdP, whereas OIDC trusts the channel (HTTPS) that is used to obtain the security token.

SAML vs. LDAP: Everything You Need to Know

The difference between SAML and LDAP is that SAML is designed for cloud-based connections using only an IdP and SP to communicate user data. LDAP, however, is typically used for accessing on-premises resources by installing a client on the user's device to connect with a directory service.

How to Thrive as a Woman in IT: A Comprehensive Guide in 2025

Women make up nearly half the workforce in the United States. Still, in tech, that number is far lower. According to Gartner, only 31 percent of IT employees are women. Meanwhile, companies are struggling to find talent. In cybersecurity alone, there are nearly 500,000 job openings, making it an excellent time for women in information technology to find work.

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Machine Identity Management Explained in Plain English

SAML vs. OAuth: What's the Difference? (Side-by-Side)

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