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Your go-to resource for all things cybersecurity. Explore expert insights, industry trends, product updates, and practical tips for creating a more secure world.

Cybersecurity Techniques

September 8, 2026

How to Practice Threat Modeling in the Age of AI

Dave Young

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

What Are Token Rings and How Do Tokens Work in Networking?

Learn why Token Ring still matters - token-based access, collision-free design, and exam-ready foundations for Network+ and CCNA.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Connecting Systems to a Remote Location

Explore remote access systems to connect to remote locations using PSTN, VPN, ISDN, DSL, CATV. Varying requirements so choose accordingly.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Using IrDA in Networking

IrDA 1.1 uses IR signals to send data up to 1.5 mi, but distances may vary to 6m depending on weather & need a direct, clear path for optimal performance.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Primary Networking Devices

Understand tech fundamentals: hubs, repeaters, bridges, L2 switches, collision/broadcast, L2 switching, routing. Learn how routers & L3 switches route traffic.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: All About VPNs - Applications and Remote Access

VPNs, tunneling protocols & remote access protocols protect data confidentiality & authentication for remote users.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Network Address Translation (NAT)

NAT allows private IPs to eliminate need for registered address pools and enable any size/scale networks. It also enables cost-effective communication with outside hosts by translating private IPs to public ones.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Using Coaxial Cables to Build Network

A coaxial cable is perfect for transmitting electrical signals. It has 8 types of connectors, including 10Base5/2, Thick/Thin Ethernet, RG-8/58, vampire tap, DIX, AUI, N-series, and PL-259.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: IP Security Protocol (IPSec)

Data is securely & transparently exchanged between computers w/ IPSec ESP Tunnel. Both computers agree on security policy & encrypt/decrypt datagrams.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

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CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Use of Bluetooth in Networking

Learn about the power of Bluetooth, with 2.4GHz frequency and up to 723Kbps data speed. Explore the differences between 3 classifications for peer-to-peer networking.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Transfer and Application Layer Protocols

Explore protocols such as Telnet, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, SMTP, and BOOTP; learn ports, structures, standards, and encryption for secure data transmission.

CISSP Study Guide

December 15, 2022

CISSP Study Guide: Fiber Optic Cables

Fiber optic cable transmits secure signals with little signal degradation, resistant to EMI. Comes in two types: single-mode & multimode for strength and reliability.