[Marisa Ross]

Abuse of Network Protocols / Network Attacks: These are broad categories of attacks that exploit network protocols. Cybersecurity threats like social engineering, password cracking, and malware often occur over the network, showing that the communication channels themselves can be targeted.

Insecure Technologies: One of the most common enterprise vulnerabilities, this refers to inherent flaws or weaknesses in the hardware, software, or design of network components.

Weak Configurations: Another common enterprise vulnerability, weak configurations mean devices like routers, firewalls, or servers aren’t set up with strong security settings, leaving them open to attack.

Utilizing Digital Certificates for Authentication: Widely used in authentication processes, certificates signed by a trusted Certificate Authority help verify the identity of users, devices, or services trying to connect, preventing unauthorized access.

Employing File Hashes for Integrity Verification: Software downloads often include a file hash so you can ensure it wasn’t altered in transit. In networks, hashes can verify the integrity of configuration files, updates, or data packets, ensuring they haven’t been tampered with.

Implementing Digital Signatures for Authenticity: Digital signatures let publishers identify themselves and prove their program’s authenticity. In network security, they ensure software, firmware updates, or even traffic come from a trusted source and haven’t been forged or altered.