TLS, or transport layer security, is a protocol used across the globe to encrypt and secure communication over the internet. In this article, we’ll discuss what TLS is, what benefits it provides, and why you need it. Then we’ll walk through implementing TLS in Java.
It’s no surprise that cyberattacks are skyrocketing. Report after report indicates they’ve exploded in recent years as cybercriminals take advantage of the rapid proliferation of endpoints, growing reliance on digital devices, and shift toward remote and hybrid work. However, as the number of attacks increases, the types of attacks remain surprisingly simple. You guessed it. They’re still going after passwords, credentials and secrets.
We live in the 21st century, where now kids are able to access the internet on their own from as early as 8 years old. Today’s youth are often called “digital natives” because they are so comfortable with living online. But as much as we may admire their proficiency with their devices, we shouldn’t forget that security is probably not top of mind.
Cybersecurity, like broader technological disciplines, is an ever-changing landscape that industry professionals must adapt to. The zero-trust model of cybersecurity has grown recently as organizations update their security practices to keep pace with, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) increased by 230% from 2019 to 2020, and more than 80% of C-suite leaders cite zero-trust as a priority for their enterprises.
Scenario-Based Security Awareness Training Teaches Users to Make Better Decisions – Proofpoint Essentials Security Awareness Training. What is GDPR Awareness Training? Since 2018, companies and organisations have had to comply with The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a European data privacy regulation and EU law that was made to give individuals more control over how their data is collected, used, and safeguarded online. Failure to comply with this EU law can result in hefty fines.
This year’s KubeCon + CloudNativeCon NA featured new and exciting updates from the open source community, and we also hosted our own event, Cloud Native Policy Day with OPA, hosted by Styra. At Cloud Native Policy Day, we were fortunate to host a full roster of Open Policy Agent (OPA) luminaries from leading companies to speak at our event, and we wanted to share some high-level takeaways from their talks– each of which showcased unique ways of using OPA.
Jason Chan, a key member of the Torq Advisory Board, has spent more than 20 years working in pivotal cybersecurity roles. One of his most important positions was leading the information security organization at the video streaming behemoth Netflix for more than a decade. His Netflix team set the bar extraordinarily high, focusing on sophisticated risk assessment and management, and compliance management strategies and approaches.
