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Subdomain Discovery Using Certificate Transparency Logs: A Complete Guide
Learn how security professionals use Certificate Transparency logs to discover hidden subdomains, map attack surfaces, and conduct thorough security reconnaissance. Includes defensive strategies to protect sensitive infrastructure.
SSL Certificate Formats Explained: PEM, DER, PFX, P7B, CER, and CRT
A comprehensive guide to understanding SSL/TLS certificate formats including PEM, DER, PFX/PKCS#12, P7B/PKCS#7, CER, and CRT—when to use each format and how to convert between them.
Why Are SSL/TLS Certificate Lifetimes Getting Shorter?
Learn why certificate validity is dropping from 398 days to 47 days by 2029 and why automation is now essential.
SRI Hash Algorithms: SHA-256 vs SHA-384 vs SHA-512
Compare SHA-256, SHA-384, and SHA-512 for SRI and learn why SHA-384 is recommended for optimal security and performance in 2025.
What Happens If SRI Validation Fails?
Understand why SRI failures occur, how browsers handle mismatched hashes, and how to troubleshoot common SRI issues.
SQL Formatting Best Practices for 2025
Learn modern SQL formatting standards including keyword capitalization, indentation, comma placement, and alias conventions.
Can You Use SRI with Dynamically Generated Content?
Learn SRI limitations with dynamic content and discover alternatives like CSP nonces for protecting dynamic scripts.
Should You Use ~all or -all in Your SPF Record?
Compare SPF soft fail (~all) vs hard fail (-all) qualifiers and learn when to use each for email authentication.
Does This SQL Formatter Support Multiple Database Dialects?
Explore SQL dialect differences across MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, and how formatters handle database-specific syntax.
How Long Does It Take for SPF Records to Take Effect?
Learn about DNS propagation timing for SPF records, how to verify deployment, and why you need DKIM and DMARC alongside SPF.
SPF Record Syntax: Complete Guide to Creating Valid SPF Records
Master SPF syntax including ip4, ip6, include, mx, and all mechanisms, plus qualifiers like ~all and -all for proper email authentication.
Should You Use Special Characters in Passwords? 2025 NIST Guidelines
Discover why NIST no longer recommends forced complexity rules for passwords, how mandatory special characters lead to predictable patterns, and when complexity actually helps password security.
SPF 10 DNS Lookup Limit: How to Avoid Exceeding It
Understand why SPF limits DNS lookups to 10, how nested includes count recursively, and strategies to stay under the limit.
Shortened URL Red Flags: Spotting Malicious Links in Expanded URLs
Master the art of identifying malicious indicators in expanded URLs including typosquatting, suspicious TLDs, unusual subdomains, and excessive parameters.
How Much Should Small Businesses Spend on Cybersecurity in 2025?
Small businesses face unique cybersecurity challenges. Learn exactly how much to budget for security, what to prioritize with limited resources, and how to maximize protection without breaking the bank.
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