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Here’s a breakdown of each TCP flag with its purpose and for what’s used. SYN (Synchronize) - Initiates a connection between two hosts. It’s the first step in the 3-way handshake, signalling the desire to establish communication. ACK (Acknowledgment) - Confirms the receipt of packages. After...

Access controls are mechanisms that manage how resources are accessed and by whom. Here are some common types of access controls: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Permissions are assigned to specific roles rather than to individuals. Users are then assigned to these roles. E.g. In a company, there...

In cybersecurity, understanding the differences between risk, vulnerability, and threats is crucial for effective risk management and mitigation. Risk This is the potential loss, damage or destruction of an asset due to a threat exploiting a vulnerability, representing the likelihood of a threat causing harm and...