Cybersecurity 101

From AAA Services to Zero Trust Network Access, Portnox’s cybersecurity center covers every inch of network security, data protection, cyber threats, and beyond—from A to Z.

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What is a cybersecurity governance framework? A cybersecurity governance framework is a structured set of policies, roles, processes, and controls that defines how an organization manages cyber risk and makes...

What is CIANA in cybersecurity? In cybersecurity, CIANA is an acronym that represents the five core principles of information security: Confidentiality Ensures information is only accessible to authorized users. Examples:...

Passwords remain one of the most exploited weaknesses in cybersecurity, and organizations have spent years layering defenses on top of them—most notably Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). But as credential-based attacks grow...

Modern networks have shifted toward hybrid identity, remote access, and cloud-first infrastructure. As this shift continues, many organizations are reassessing how device posture, compliance checks, and network access control should...

Choosing the right Network Access Control (NAC) solution can be challenging. This NAC comparison breaks down the key differences between Portnox Cloud and Cisco ISE across deployment, scalability, cost, and...

As organizations move toward cloud-based, hybrid, and remote environments, managing secure network access has become more complex. At the core of this challenge is RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service),...

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) has quickly become more than a cybersecurity buzzword. It’s the modern blueprint for secure, flexible, and scalable remote access. For organizations balancing hybrid work, multi-cloud...

What is a switch in networking? A switch in networking is a hardware device that connects multiple devices (like computers, printers, and servers) within the same local area network (LAN)...

What is a cyber kill chain attack? A cyber kill chain attack refers to a framework that breaks down the stages of a cyberattack-from the initial planning to the execution...

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