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What is digital sovereignty?

Digital sovereignty in the EU means maintaining control over data, IT infrastructure, and cloud services. For companies, it reduces dependence on international providers and strengthens digital independence. This article explains what digital sovereignty means in practice and how…

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What is TLS (Transport Layer Security)? The protocol explained

Internet security measures have become indispensable these days. Encryption is essential to ensure that unauthorised third parties do not gain access to data or are able to manipulate it. That’s what TLS or Transport Layer Security is for. Here’s what you need to know about this…

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What is an SQL injection?

It seems like almost every day a new software vulnerability is uncovered or an existing one is patched. One attack method that has long exploited such weaknesses is the SQL injection. But what exactly are these malicious database exploits, how do they work, and—most…

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What is SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)?

With timely warnings, cyber threats can be reliably identified and averted. The question is where to get the data from and how to draw the right conclusions. This is where SIEM, short for Security Information & Event Management, comes into play. Any suspicious incidents and…

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What is endpoint security? How to protect your devices

Company networks should be super secure, yet due to the many endpoint and mobile devices, they sometimes exhibit numerous unexpected security flaws. Endpoint security offers both technical solutions and security management practices to address these vulnerabilities. We outline…

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What is NIS2? Everything you need to know about the EU cybersecurity directive

As the business world becomes increasingly more digital, the importance of resilience in the face of cyberthreats and IT problems continue to rise. With the NIS2 Directive, the EU has introduced a set of rules designed to minimise cybersecurity risks and standardise and maximise…

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What is an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

An intrusion detection system (IDS) begins its operation at the host, the network, or both, actively examining records in real-time to identify any discernible anomalies. When irregularities are detected, the system promptly sends an alert to the relevant parties, playing a…

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What is an intrusion prevention system?

In addition to a firewall, an intrusion prevention system (IPS) can monitor either an individual end device or an entire network and alert about potential threats. Unlike intrusion detection systems (IDS) with a similar design, IPS takes a more proactive approach by actively…

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What is skimming fraud and how to protect yourself

Skimming happens when criminals tamper with cash machines in order to read information from credit or debit cards that have been placed in them. Although there have been major improvements in security, this type of fraud poses a real danger when withdrawing money and making…

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What is tailgating and how to protect your company

While many companies focus on protecting themselves against digital attacks, it’s important not to underestimate the importance of physical security. Tailgating is one such threat. While not based on the latest technology, it still poses a significant danger. We’ll take a look at…

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