Both Encryption and Hashing are fundamental building blocks of cryptosystems. When it comes to best practices for storing credentials in your application however, best practice is largely driven by what you’re trying to do. There are a lot of …
Next to encryption, hashing is perhaps the most important building block of modern cryptosystems. But what is a hash? Why is it important? How can some ways of computing a hash be better than others, and what makes a particular method suitable for …
It is a peculiar thing to see, but more and more commonly terms of art make their way into the mainstream media. It seems that every week a new article about a vulnerability, cyberattack, or data breach makes its way into public discourse. One …
Chances are that you’ve used a captive portal – possibly without knowing it! Captive Portals are a legitimate means of grabbing the users attention
It’s that time again. As protocols mature, inevitably security vulnerabilities lurking beneath the surface are uncovered by security professionals. The so-called “Racoon” vulnerability is unusual however in that it affects TLS 1.2, arguably the most …
In this article, we’ll discuss cross-signing (cross signature) and its role in SSL/TLS cert signing. We’ll explain the benefits of CA choosing to sign cert chains using multiple root certificates while also covering the potential pitfalls when …
A wildcard Certificate allows you to secure unlimited sub-domains on a single level under your main domain. But it may not always be the best choice.
Computer System Vulnerabilities are a serious security issue that can find its way to our computers through harmless browsing activities. This can be as simple as visiting a website, clicking on a compromised message or downloading software with …
It can feel like a nightmare when you can’t login to your email account or you start to notice some unfamiliar activity occurring on your profile that you know wasn’t caused by you. It’s important to always pay attention to any suspicious activity …
Australia launched its first Cybersecurity strategy back in 2016. This new cybersecurity model was set to last from 2016 through 2020.
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