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 DNS Spoofing? DNS Spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a cyberattack in which a malicious actor corrupts the Domain Name System (DNS) cache with false information....

What is a secure shell? A Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol used for securely accessing and managing devices over an unsecured network. It’s widely used by system...

What is a demilitarized zone (DMZ) in networking? In networking, a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is a physical or logical subnetwork that sits between an organization’s internal (trusted) network and an...

What is a jump server? A jump server (also known as a jump host or bastion host) is a special-purpose server used to access and manage devices in a separate...

What is a digital identity? A digital identity is a collection of electronic information that represents a person, device, or organization within digital systems. It’s what allows users or devices...

What is DNS Poisoning and How Does It Work? DNS poisoning, also called DNS cache poisoning or DNS spoofing, is a type of cyberattack where attackers manipulate DNS records to...

What is SSL stripping and how does it work? SSL stripping is a type of cyberattack where an attacker downgrades a secure HTTPS connection to an insecure HTTP connection without...

What is a non-human entity? A non-human entity (NHE) in cybersecurity and identity management refers to anything that interacts with digital systems but isn’t a person. These entities still need...

What is firewall as a service (FWaaS)? Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) is a cloud-based network security model that provides firewall protection as a centralized, scalable service rather than through...

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