Ransomware Attack on the US Maritime Sector in 2019

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:28:26

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The United States military is considered to be one of the most sophisticated forces in the world. However, it was challenged and called into question by a 2019 attack on one of the United States' naval stations.Ryuk RansomwareThe US Coast Guard's Christmas 2019 celebrations were apparently ruined by a Ryuk Ransomware assault, which purportedly interrupted government agencies' activities for more than 33 hours. A risk management program was created in accordance with the security protocol, following the best practices outlined in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST Special Publication 800-82.This is a form of ransomware assault that may have ... Read More

Design Issues in Data Link Layer

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:27:19

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Datalink is a layer in the Open System Interconnections. It is the second layer in between the physical layer and the network layer. It manages the connection between the two nodes. Data links integrate certain methods like error control, flow control, and associated link management functions.Some of the main functions of the data link layer include providing a straightforward service interface to the network layer, framing flow control and error recognition, and frame formatting.Types of Data Link LayersData Link layer is mainly of two types −Logical Link Control Sub-Layer (LLC)Media Access Control Sub-layer (MAC)Logical Link Control Sub-Layer (LLC)It gives logic for ... Read More

Difference Between Google Drive and HCL Connections

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:24:18

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We know that different companies have been trying to help people use cloud computing on the Internet in the past few years. As a newbie, it is not easy to choose from the different types of cloud services out there because most of the services are not free, and it might take a tremendous amount of time to try every service.Let us compare two major services: Google Drive and HCL Connections. Note that HCL Connections is not a cloud service.Google DriveGoogle Drive is a file hosting service provided by Google. It was launched on April 24, 2012. It allows users ... Read More

Difference Between Backblaze B2 and Jumpshare

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:23:06

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Backblaze B2Backblaze is a company that provides cloud storage and data backup services. It was founded in 2007 by Gleb Budman, Billy Ng, Nilay Patel, Brian Wilson, Tim Nufire, Damon Uyeda, and Jones.The firm's two primary products are B2 Cloud Storage and Computer Backup, which are aimed at the commercial and consumer sectors.In addition, Backblaze launched a new project, Backblaze B2 cloud storage, in September 2015. It is focused on software integration for many types of enterprises.Backblaze has four data centers, three situated in the United States and one in the European Union.The files are encrypted on the user's PC, ... Read More

Difference Between HCL Connections and Dropbox

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:21:51

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HCL ConnectionsHCL Connections was founded by IBM and later acquired by HCL in 2019.It's an enterprise collaboration tool that makes it easier for teams to work together more effectively. It is used by both individuals and small/big enterprises. It uses the 2.0 development of the web.They support many types of Plug-ins like Microsoft Outlook, HCL Lotus Notes, HCL Sametime, etc.The pricing starts from 6 $/Month. They do not have a free version.HCL Connections offer their users free 5 GB of storage and maximum storage of 1 TB for paid users with a maximum file size of 2 GB.It is supported by almost all ... Read More

Difference Between Z-Wave and Zigbee

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:18:54

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WiFi networks cover some portions of the area, while mesh networks can cover more wide areas like your garden, home. The WiFi network sends the data to and from a single axis. The device which is kept far away gets the weaker signal which leads to the connection problem.If the owners of the house have thick walls, there is a limitation of WiFi. Routers will struggle to get the signal in various rooms of the same place. Therefore, some parts of the houses remain out of range.Z-waveFor home automation, the Z-wave protocol is used for communication between devices. It allows ... Read More

Difference Between Traffic Policing and Traffic Shaping

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 27-Aug-2021 06:14:58

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Traffic PolicingTraffic Policing is a technique that monitors traffic in any network by taking action against packets that do not adhere to a predetermined rate.The quantity of tokens in the bucket is kept under control by the network's rules. One token generally represents one byte of traffic in traffic policing. It may be used to manage traffic, both incoming and outgoing. It also keeps control over the excess traffic.Packet loss will be observed by the recipient of traffic that has been policed throughout periods when incoming traffic exceeded the contract. Suppose the source does not limit its transmitting rate (for ... Read More

Difference Between MEGA and SecureSafe

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 26-Aug-2021 14:10:17

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MegaMEGA is a cloud-based service that can be accessed from any device or platform with Internet access. It is mainly designed for browser-based applications. Also, it prepares the mobile applications for Windows, Android mobile phones, and Apple phones. MEGA was created on January 20, 2013, exactly one year after the US government infamously destroyed Megaupload.It was formed by Kim Dotcom, Mathias Ortmann, and Bram van der Kolk, the same guys who founded Megaupload. Dotcom excelled at marketing and fundraising despite not being engaged in MEGA's design or technical execution. He sold most of his shares and stood down as a ... Read More

Difference Between Amazon S3 and HCL Connections

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 26-Aug-2021 14:08:56

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Amazon S3Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a web-based cloud storage service that is scalable and fast. On March 14, 2006, AWS launched Amazon S3 in the United States, followed by Europe in November 2007.The service is intended for online data and application backup and archiving on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon S3 was established with a small feature set in mind to make web-scale computing more accessible to developers.Amazon S3 can store any item, making it ideal for Internet application storage, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, data archives, analytics data lakes, and hybrid cloud storage.Amazon S3 may be ... Read More

Difference Between Backblaze B2 and BorgBase

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 26-Aug-2021 14:07:29

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BorgBaseBorgBase is a file hosting service that is used for hosting borg repositories.It's a free and open-source deduplicating backup software made preferably for Unix-based and Mac operating systems backed up by a large and active open-source community.BorgBase, also known as attic backup software, was developed in 2010 to support a "more open, faster-paced development."It offers 10 GB of free storage and two repositories for all their clients and provides unlimited storage space for paid clients.Mainly developed using Python, it supports compression and 256-bit AES client-side encryption to protect all their data.Backblaze B2Backblaze is a company that provides cloud storage and data ... Read More

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