Cyber Sanity
Welcome to Cyber Sanity, the definitive digital library for understanding cybersecurity. In an era defined by digital threats, our mission is to transform complex technical topics into clear, engaging, and meticulously researched narratives. We cut through the noise and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) to bring you authoritative explainers that empower you to navigate the digital world with confidence. We also explore the other side of the coin: digital defense. Learn about the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the principles of digital encryption, and the strategies organizations use to protect their most critical assets. Whether you're studying for a certification, leveling up your professional skills, or simply want to understand the headlines about the latest data breach, Cyber Sanity is your trusted resource for clear, accurate, and unbiased information. Subscribe to arm yourself with knowledge and bring sanity to the complex world of cybersecurity.
What is Generative AI? The Promise and Peril of Tools like ChatGPT
What is Threat Intelligence? Knowing Your Enemy in Cyberspace
How Credential Stuffing Attacks Work: Using Old Passwords to Hack New Accounts
The NotPetya Attack: The Most Destructive Cyberattack in History
What is Edge Computing? The Shift Away from the Cloud
What is a SIEM? The Security Alarm System for a Corporate Network
What is an API? The Secret Messenger of the Internet
How Adware and Spyware Work: The Annoying and the Invasive
The Mafiaboy DDoS Attacks: How a Teenager Took Down Amazon & CNN
What is Blockchain? The Technology Behind Bitcoin Explained
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Stopping Leaks Before They Happen
What is Open Source Software? The Code That Anyone Can See
How a Rootkit Works: The Ultimate Stealth Malware
The Ashley Madison Hack: A Breach of Privacy and Trust
What is 5G? The Technology, the Promise, and the Security Risks
What is Penetration Testing? Hacking Your Own Company to Find Flaws
What is an IP Address? Your Unique ID on the Internet
How a Trojan Horse Works: The Enemy Within the Gates
What is Deepfake Technology? The Coming Crisis of Trust
What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)? The Command Center for Cyber Defense
What is the Cloud? Where Your Data Actually Lives
How Zero-Day Exploits Work: The Ultimate Cyber Weapon
The Morris Worm: The Mistake That Almost Crashed the Early Internet
What is Web3? The Next, Decentralized Version of the Internet
What is a Honeypot? The Art of Deceiving Hackers
How Computer Hardware Works: A Tour Inside Your PC
How a DDoS Attack Works: Flooding the Internet to Silence a Voice
The Equifax Breach: How 147 Million People Had Their Data Stolen
What is the Metaverse? And How Will We Secure It?
What is a VPN? How It Protects Your Privacy Online