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NIS Cooperation Group: what it is and how it works

20 December 2024

The NIS Cooperation Group, established under Article 14 of Directive (EU) 2022/2555, serves as a strategic tool to promote network and system security across the European Union. Formed with the aim of facilitating strategic cooperation and information exchange among Member…

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Le pubbliche amministrazioni nell'ambito NIS

Sectoral NIS authorities: functions and competencies

20 December 2024

Sectoral NIS authorities play a fundamental role in protecting critical infrastructures and ensuring digital resilience in an era of increasing cyber threats. With the adoption of Legislative Decree No. 138 of September 4, 2024, Italy aligned itself with the European…

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The country's digital protection

NIS 2 Directive and the National Cyber Security Strategy

20 December 2024

The 2022-2026 National Cyber security Strategy is a cornerstone for Italy's cyber resilience and digital protection. The objectives of the national cyber security strategy include: : Ensuring a high level of security for critical infrastructures, protecting strategic sectors such as…

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NIS Directive to NIS 2

ACN: National Competent Authority for NIS 2 in Italy

20 December 2024

The growing complexity of networks and IT systems requires a coordinated approach to network security at both national and international levels. With the introduction of the EU Directive 2022/2555, also known as NIS 2, European Union member states are tasked…

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End-to-end encrypted messages

End-to-end encryption: what it is and how it works

25 October 2024

End-to-end encryption has become one of the most effective solutions for protecting the privacy of online communications. But what exactly does end-to-end encryption mean, and why is it so important? This article explores in detail how this technology works, its benefits, and how it is used in everyday applications such [...]

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Near Field Communication NFC security

NFC and security: protecting contactless payments

25 October 2024

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that has revolutionized digital payments by enabling quick and contactless transactions by bringing two compatible devices close together. However, despite its convenience, this technology raises significant cybersecurity issues that must be carefully considered to protect users' sensitive data. NFC is a short-range communication technology [...]

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Protects the system by isolating suspicious files

Antivirus quarantine: what it is and what it’s for?

24 October 2024

Antivirus quarantine is a fundamental function in computing, but many users do not fully understand its purpose and how to use it correctly. This article will explain in detail what antivirus quarantine is, how it works, and why it is essential for protecting your system. Antivirus quarantine is a function designed [...]

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Digital signature

Non-repudiation of data: A key aspect of cyber security

24 October 2024

In the realm of cyber security, one of the fundamental aspects of protecting information is the concept of non-repudiation of data. This often-overlooked concept plays a crucial role in ensuring that none of the parties involved in an electronic transaction can deny having carried it out. But what exactly is [...]

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New cyber security threat

The dangers of social network poisoning

23 October 2024

Social networks have become a fundamental part of our daily lives. However, the growing use of social networks has also led to the emergence of new cyber security threats, one of which is social network poisoning. But what exactly is social network poisoning, and why does it pose such a [...]

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Phone phreaking and evolution of phone security

History of the phreakers: phone phreaking and hacking

23 October 2024

In the vast world of cyber security, there is a figure that left an indelible mark: the phreaker. But who are the phreakers, and why have they played such a significant role in the history of telecommunications? The term "phreaker" comes from the combination of “phone” and “hacker,” and is [...]

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Secure network topology

Network topology and cyber security

22 October 2024

The topology of a network is nothing more than the physical and logical arrangement of the nodes and links that form a network. It defines the structure of the connections between the various devices in a computer network, such as computers, servers and other nodes. This structure can be organised [...]

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Polymorphic malware attacks system

Polymorphic malware: an evolving threat

22 October 2024

Polymorphic malware represents one of the most sophisticated and insidious cyber threats in the field of computer security. This type of malware is particularly dangerous because it is able to modify its code dynamically. This makes it difficult, if not impossible, for traditional anti-malware programmes to detect it. But what [...]

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Compromised IT security alert

IT security protection: what it is and how to defend data

21 October 2024

IT security, practically synonymous with cyber security, has become a crucial element for the protection of personal and corporate data. In simple terms, it refers to the set of measures and practices designed to safeguard computer systems and sensitive information from unauthorized access, damage, or attacks by cyber criminals. With the rise [...]

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Hacker attempting eavesdropping on communications

Eavesdropping: what it is and what it does

21 October 2024

The term "eavesdropping" may not be widely known, but it plays a crucial role in the realm of cyber security. But what is eavesdropping? In short, it is a cyber attack where a malicious actor intercepts communications between two or more parties, often without them noticing. Eavesdropping (a translation of [...]

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Fake GPS symbol of a spoofing attack

GPS spoofing: what it is and how to protect yourself

18 October 2024

GPS spoofing is a growing threat in the world of computer security, capable of causing serious problems for both individuals and organizations. But what is GPS spoofing and how can we protect ourselves from it? It is the practice of sending false GPS signals (GPS spoofing) to a GPS receiver, [...]

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Stakeholder attack on corporate network

Stakeholder attack on a network: what it is and how to defend yourself against it

18 October 2024

A new type of attack is emerging among cyber threats: the stakeholder attack on a network. n stakeholder attack occurs when one of the stakeholders voluntarily or involuntarily facilitates an intrusion into an organization's computer systems. Unlike traditional cyber attacks, which often come from cyber criminals outside the company, in [...]

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