What is SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and why would I care?
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based architecture that combines network and security services to provide secure access to applications and data from anywhere. SASE is a relatively new concept, but it is quickly gaining popularity as a way to improve security and simplify IT operations. There are four pillars of SASE: Secure Web […]
The Hidden Dangers of Personal VPNs
In the TV series “Once Upon a Time”, Rumplestiltskin gives this bit of sage advice: “All magic comes with a price”. Never was this more true than with personal VPNs. The Promise vs. The Reality Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have become the latest “must-have” security tool, marketed with promises of complete online privacy and protection. […]
Does someone have my password?
Note: Since this post was written in 2018, things have evolved. Passphrases are now recommended over traditional passwords.You can also check your password to see how secure it is at a site such as Security.org.You can generate a secure passphrase using Keeper’s free tool: Passphrase Generator. I find that even after removing a couple of […]