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Top 14 open source penetration testing tools

From Aircrack-ng to ZAP, these open source penetration testing tools are essential additions to any security pro's toolbox.

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How to create a data security policy, with template

When it comes to data security, the devil is in the details. One critical detail organizations shouldn't overlook is a succinct yet detailed data security policy.

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Using shred and dd commands in Linux to securely wipe data

When it's time to get rid of old systems or when moving one system from one location to another, it's a good idea to use Linux utilities to securely delete existing data.

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Types of DNS servers and how they work, plus security threats

DNS security is a critical component of system administration. Learn about five types of DNS servers, what each does and the security threats each server faces.

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    SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, with checklist

    Public companies must regularly share information about their cybersecurity practices and disclose details of material cyberincidents. Learn how to comply.

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    certificate authority

    A certificate authority (CA) is a trusted entity that issues digital certificates to authenticate content sent from web servers.

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    What is promiscuous mode in networking?

    In computer networking, promiscuous mode is a mode of operation in which a network device, such as a network interface card (NIC) or an adapter on a host system, can intercept and read in its entirety each network packet that arrives instead of just...

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