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Virtual Private Network (VPN) Security and Monitoring Controls

By | January 24, 2018

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a group of network hosts that can transfer encrypted data between themselves on a Virtual Private Network. The technology creates a safe encrypted connection, usually over public networks such as the internet, that allows remote users and locations such as branch offices, to securely access and share resources. The… Read More »

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policies and Practices

By | January 21, 2018

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Organizations allowing employees to use their own personal devices such as smart phone and tablets to conduct organization business. The SANS Reading Room article, SANS Survey on Mobility/BYOD Security Policies and Practices found that 61% of organizations allowed personal devices to connect to protected company systems, but only 9% of… Read More »