John Meah

What Is a CI/CD Pipeline?

Organizations need the ability to deploy new versions of quality software to their production environments quickly. CI/CD is the process of using automation to build and deploy working software.

Software developed using the CI/CD model typically presents no surprises once the code is committed to a live environment. CI/CD is a way of developing software that allows you to release updates at any time—instead of releasing a major version every six months—while being ab...

What Is Ransomware and Why Should Your Organization Care?
Ask anyone today about cybercrime and they are most likely to mention ransomware, which is a form of cyberattack that holds your computer and files hostage. Attackers then demand payment to unlock the files.
The severity and sophistication of recent ransomware attacks have increased, and businesses both large and small have fallen victim. However, bad actors are not targeting businesses alone—ransomware attacks have also been affecting...

Mobile Device Management Security Strategy
Mobile devices, and the data stored on them, are attractive targets for cybercriminals.
In 2020, 97% of organizations had to contend with various mobile threats that used all sorts of attack vectors, and in 46% of these organizations, at least one employee downloaded an infected application to a mobile device. But it’s not just malicious mobile apps that IT teams have to worry about. Data theft poses a significant risk, as more and more people now us...

Cybercriminals know only too well how lucrative targeting third parties can be. They have honed their skills, bought the latest technology, and do not adhere to the typical 9 to 5 work ethic. Protecting your organization against cyber-attack, fraud, or other malicious activities is essential to maintaining a successful operation. You may have a comprehensive layered security defense with multiple security controls. You might have even gone further and implemented a defense-in-depth strategy. ...

Organizations rely on people, processes, and technology to secure and protect their data, assets, and valued employees. To stay ahead of the game, it’s crucial they adopt reliable and battle-tested security solutions, optimally configured to detect and protect against any malicious activities.
What Is Microsoft 365 Defender?
Microsoft 365 Defender is an integrated security platform that delivers cross-domain threat protection against malware and attacks. It uses automation and artificial inte...

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What Is a Web Application Firewall?
A web application firewall (WAF) is a security solution that protects websites and web applications from inbound cyberattacks. WAFs work by scanning all HTTP and HTTPS traffic that passes through the firewall for malicious or unauthorized activity.
It's important to note that a WAF operates at layer 7, the application layer of the open systems interconnection model (OSI). This means it can filter and monitor traffic to protect against attacks like SQL injec...

Looking for the best return on investment after completing your degree program? Pursuing a career as an accountant might be one of the best ways to invest in your education.

These days, not only is accountancy one of the more in-demand jobs, but working in this type of role provides a wealth of advantages, including job security, the opportunity to work in different industries, and the ability to eventually open your own accounting firm or business .

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic...