Editor's Pick: Security Pros: Be on High Alert for Certificate Changes

Security Pros: Be on High Alert for Certificate Changes

Ed Moyle Aug 22, 2019 9:17 AM PT
	They say that the key to good security is constant vigilance. As a practical matter, this means that it's important for security and network pros to pay attention to two things: changes in the threat landscape, so they can be on the alert for how their systems might be attacked; and changes and developments in the technologies they employ. These consequences matter quite a bit. [More...]

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