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netwrix

Tokenization vs. encryption: Choosing the right data protection approach

Mar 16, 2026 By Netwrix Team In Netwrix
Tokenization and encryption both protect sensitive data, but they work differently and reduce different risks. Tokenization removes sensitive values from operational systems and can shrink compliance scope; encryption keeps data present but unreadable without keys. Choosing the right approach depends on data type, access patterns, and regulatory requirements like PCI DSS and HIPAA. Encryption and tokenization both protect sensitive data, support compliance, and appear in every major security framework.
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The Hidden Security Risks Living Inside Your APIs

The Hidden Security Risks Living Inside Your APIs

Mar 12, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Most organisations spend serious money on firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat monitoring. Yet one of the most commonly exploited attack surfaces gets far less attention: the APIs quietly running underneath almost every modern application. APIs are the connective tissue of today's digital infrastructure. They allow apps to talk to each other, enable third-party integrations, and power the real-time data exchanges that businesses depend on daily. They are also a favourite target for attackers who know that many organisations have not secured them properly.
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Why AES-256 Encryption is the Gold Standard for Business VPNs

Why AES-256 Encryption is the Gold Standard for Business VPNs

Mar 11, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
In 2025, around 82 % of organizations reported cybersecurity breaches linked to remote work vulnerabilities, with many incidents caused by weak or unsecured access methods. Sensitive data transmitted over public networks is especially at risk, with 41 % of breaches involving compromised credentials.
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manageengine

Recover any BitLocker-encrypted Windows device without per-device recovery keys

Feb 16, 2026 By Rosna Mariam Nibu In ManageEngine
In enterprise Windows environments, BitLocker recovery often depends on storing and retrieving a unique 48-digit recovery password for every device. When these passwords are missing, outdated, or inaccessible, recovery becomes time-consuming and can lead to an irrecoverable data loss event. As device counts grow, this approach creates operational risk that IT teams cannot afford. In today's enterprise environments, encryption is only as strong as your recovery strategy.
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sentrium

Duo Certificate Authority (CA) bundle update: Important changes coming February 2026

Jan 21, 2026 By James Drew In Sentrium
As technology evolves, so do the security foundations that underpin the systems we rely on every day. One such foundational change is coming soon from Cisco Duo, the widely‑used multi‑factor authentication (MFA) platform that many organisations deploy to secure access to critical systems. Although this change isn’t a vulnerability in the traditional sense, it could impact the availability of Duo authentication services for outdated software and integrations.
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secude

How Defense secures production with automated file encryption

Jan 19, 2026 By Secude In SECUDE
With HaloSHARE’s automated MPIP encryption for CAD, PDF and MS Office files, Defense can improve production efficiency and file security. Here’s how. From protecting IP secrets to securing controlled unclassified information (CUI), Defense contractors can’t take any chances with digital security.
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certkit

Perfect Forward Secrecy Made Your Private Keys Boring

Dec 8, 2025 By Todd H. Gardner In CertKit
For twenty years, a stolen private key was a disaster. It meant total compromise. Every encrypted conversation, password transmitted, API call ever made was readable. Traffic was being recorded all the time, “just in case” your private key leaked out. The NSA even had a name for it: “harvest now, decrypt later.” Record all the encrypted traffic today. Steal the private keys tomorrow. Decrypt everything retroactively.
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When Stripe's SSL Certificate Belonged to Someone Else

When Stripe's SSL Certificate Belonged to Someone Else

Nov 25, 2025 By CertKit In CertKit
In 2010, Stripe bought stripe.com and started building the payment infrastructure that would eventually process billions of dollars. They bought their domain and ordered the SSL certificates. Except the previous owner of stripe.com still had a valid certificate. Valid for almost 2 more years.
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What Takes Place When Your Messages Move Across Devices or Platforms?

What Takes Place When Your Messages Move Across Devices or Platforms?

Nov 25, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Messages are no longer stored in one location. It's possible for a conversation to begin on your iPhone, continue on your laptop, and conclude on your iPad. Or you could use your iPhone to text an Android user. Although these changes appear to be smooth, your messages go through substantial changes that compromise their integrity, security, and privacy. Every platform and device transition introduces potential vulnerabilities, so it's important to understand what happens during these changes. The safeguards that keep your message safe on one system might not hold up when it travels to another.
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