The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is currently approving many generic top-level domains (gTLDs). What are gTLDs? This is the last part or the suffix of a domain name. The most popular gTLD is .com. There are probably many purposes to issue gTLDs. They range from allowi...
Recently, a form of identity theft known as spear phishing has been making headlines. While the method isn't new, thieves are using it more and more to break into networks and steal data. Spear-phishing is a highly targeted, fraudulent attempt to enter into a network by gaining unauthorized access ...
Traditionally, the conversation surrounding identity theft has been focused solely on individuals. In the past, identity theft typically referred to a third party gaining access to an individual’s personal data such as credit card and social security information.   Over the past few years, the i...
First, I would like to than Ivan Ristic for his development of the SSL/TLS deployment Best Practices document. This is a simple overview of what a Web server administrator should consider in an SSL deployment. I am also looking forward to Ristic's book, "Bulletproof SSL/TLS and PKI," which hopefull...