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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How do companies secure AI agents in production? Companies secure AI agents in production by applying many of the same principles used for any privileged system identity — but with...

What Is Identity Sprawl? Identity sprawl refers to the uncontrolled growth of digital identities across an organization beyond the ability to consistently manage, govern, and secure them. These identities include...

What is a critical authentication VLAN? A critical authentication VLAN is a predefined network segment that devices are placed into when normal network authentication fails. It is typically used as...

The Cisco ISE server has long been considered a cornerstone in network access control (NAC). It provides organizations with a way to verify, authenticate, and authorize every device and user...

What Is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of applications, devices, services, or systems within an organizationwithout the knowledge, approval, or oversight of IT or security teams. It...

What Is Cyber Risk? Cyber risk refers to the potential for harm to an organization’s operations, reputation, or financial health due to threats targeting information systems, networks, or digital assets....

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...

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