Hacktoberfest® is an online event and celebration of the open-source community. The event encourages everyone in the global open-source community to make an extra effort to participate throughout the month of October. Whether you have been contributing to the open-source community for years or are just looking to get started, it is a great opportunity…
Category: Web Security
Differences Between SOAP and REST
SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) and REST (Representational State Transfer) are two popular web communication services for transmitting data online. When working with APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), it is crucial to know if SOAP or REST is being used. When developing an API, it is important to decide on which web service best suits the…
Is Your Site Ready for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
The California Consumer Privacy Act was created to offer the residents of California new consumer rights relating to the access, deletion, and sharing of their personal information collected by businesses. It was enacted in 2018, went into effect January 1st, 2020, and will be enforced starting July 1st, 2020. What is the California Consumer Privacy…
The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
What’s the Purpose of Two-Factor Authentication? Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) works as an extra layer of security online. It’s used to make sure that people trying to gain access to an online account are who they say they are. How Two-Factor Authentication Works First, a user logging into an account will enter their username and password.…