Cloud Security September 27, 2019

SOCKS Proxy Primer: What Is SOCKs5 and Why Should You Use It?

6 min read - Organizations everywhere are using the SOCKs5 proxy to facilitate access to back-end services behind firewalls, eliminate third-party and free proxy servers, minimize errors and maximize performance.

Data Protection June 3, 2019

Bind Certificates to Domain Names for Enhanced Security With DANE and DNSSEC

7 min read - The biggest hurdle for implementing DANE lies with DNSSEC. Granted, setting up DNSSEC can be daunting, but the reward of a much higher level of DNS security can make it worth the effort.

Identity & Access April 11, 2019

Dark Web TLS/SSL Certificates Highlight Need for Shift to Zero Trust Security

6 min read - Some of the latest website security threats originate from thriving dark web marketplaces for TLS/SSL certificates, which often come packaged with other cybercrime services.

February 9, 2018

Cybercriminals Turn the Tables on Encryption to Develop New Cybersecurity Threats

2 min read - Malicious actors are now turning the tables on encryption and leveraging SSL connections to create new cybersecurity threats that subvert detection tools.

April 13, 2017

SSL Certificates Now Need Mandatory Authorization Checks

2 min read - According to new guidelines, as of September 2017 SSL certificates will have to be checked against a dataset before they can be issued.

January 16, 2017

GoDaddy Goofs Up on SSL Certificate Security

2 min read - GoDaddy had a SSL certificate security problem. A flawed authentication protocol caused the site to revoke 9,000 SSL certificates.

August 16, 2016

SSL Use by Malware Samples Rises

2 min read - Symantec's Blue Coat security firm recently discovered an alarming spike in malware samples utilizing SSL since October 2015.

August 8, 2016

HEIST Uses a Cryptographic Scheme to Steal Data

2 min read - Cybercriminals developed HEIST, or "HTTP Encrypted Information can be Stolen Through TCP-Windows," to steal data using a cryptographic scheme.

March 3, 2016

OpenSSL Can Be DROWNed by New Vulnerability

2 min read - OpenSSL is vulnerable to DROWN, an attack based on support for the obsolete SSLv2 protocol, which leaves OpenSSL programs at risk.

February 29, 2016

Secure Connections? Virtually All SSL VPN Servers Miss the Mark

2 min read - A recent study from High-Tech Bridge indicated that the vast majority of SSL VPN servers are unsecured, and many are years behind the industry.