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What is a Data Breach?

Data Breach A data breach occurs when sensitive, protected, or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. It is also known as unintentional information disclosure, information leakage or data spill. Why do data breaches happen? Most data breaches are a

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What Is a Firewall?

A firewall is a device or software that protects your network, devices and computers against cyberattacks. They are used in both corporate and consumer settings. Firewalls define a set of rules that dictate what data is allowed through, and what data should be blocked. Every packet of data going through

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