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SBOMs: Software Bill of Materials, Explained
The software bill of materials (SBOM) lists all component parts and software dependencies used in application development and delivery.
Fusion Teams: What Are They?
Fusion teams, also known as cross-functional or interdisciplinary teams, come together to work on a specific project or initiative. Get the full story here.
Redundancy vs. Resiliency in IT: What’s The Difference?
In IT systems, redundancy and resiliency are often talked about together and you can’t have one without the other. Get the full story here.
The Caesar Cipher, Explained
The Caesar Cipher is among the oldest encryption techniques used to communicate securely. It’s simple to use and easy to break, as you’ll see here.
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Definition, Types, Purpose
An intrusion detection system monitors network traffic for anomalies and cyberattacks. Learn what types of IDS there are and which is right for you.
RBAC: Role-Based Access Controls, Explained
Learn how role-based access controls restrict users to their roles and secure confidential data.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) & How to Prevent Attacks
Learn about Cross Site Scripting (XSS) attacks and how they work. Check out its examples, types, impacts, and ways to prevent it.
What Is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
With the cybersecurity landscape changing more than ever, advanced persistent threats (APTs) are proving to be one of most important threats.
What's GRC? Governance, Risk & Compliance Explained
GRC ensures organizations meet third-party requirements while still hitting high-performance goals. Learn what it is and how to implement it.
Cyber Kill Chains: Strategies & Tactics
A cyber kill chain framework helps you understand and combat attacks. Learn about the evolution and applications of the cyber kill chain.
RAG: Retrieval Augmented Generation, Explained
Want to automate and optimize the outputs from your language models? Retrieval augmented generation is a fundamental technique. Learn about it here.
Common Ransomware Attack Types
Learn about ransomware and its various attack types. Take a look at ransomware examples and statistics and learn how you can stop attacks.
Chief Innovation Officer Role Explained: Responsibilities, Skills & Salary
Find out how chief innovation officers help businesses stay competitive and what their key responsibilities and skills are.
What Is Cybersecurity? The Ultimate Guide
Learn about cybersecurity and its importance. Take a look at various kinds of cyber threats, risks, and tools and frameworks to mitigate them.
What's a Firewall? The Complete Guide
Learn about firewalls, including how it works, and the popular types of firewalls. Also, check out some of the best practices for choosing firewalls.
The Product Development Lifecycle, Explained
Have a new idea for a great product? The product development lifecycle takes your idea from its initial conception to its final release and beyond.
Vendor Management: The Complete Guide
Vendor management is an important practice for most organizations. Learn how to do it well, step by step, in this complete guide.
What Is Five 9s in Availability Metrics?
Five 9s predicts that a measured IT component will be available at least 99.999% of the time during a specific period. Get the full story here.
Data Trends in 2025: 8 Trends To Follow
Data is changing everything. But what specific trends are really driving these massive shifts? Get the full story on current data trends.
What Is Digital Forensics? The Weapon Against Cybercrime
Did a crime happen? Is there digital evidence? Digital forensics is a forensic science that helps investigators study cybercrimes. Learn more here.
CRUD Operations Explained
CRUD Operations refers to four essential functions — Create, Read, Update, and Delete — that manage data in databases or other storage systems.
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