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Cybersecurity is not just about defending against attacks—it’s about staying one step ahead of potential threats. This is where pentesting (short for penetration testing) plays a critical role. By simulating real-world attacks to uncover weak spots before someone else does, pentesting helps secure small businesses and major enterprises. And having the right tools makes all…

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A phishing attack is one of the most prominent parts of the cyber kill chain used by a threat actor to obtain sensitive information and credentials or launch a ransomware attack. Depending on the nature, approach, and target, phishing is further classified into different attack types. One such threat is spear phishing, which leverages personal…

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A security operations center (SOC) serves as the frontline of defense in information security by monitoring and responding to threats targeting digital networks and connected devices. This makes the role of SOC analysts especially critical. The EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) certification provides a thorough introduction to the core principles and operational dynamics of SOCs.…

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In today’s digital landscape, where security breaches are inevitable, having a robust incident response plan is essential for security teams worldwide. This growing need has led to a surge in demand for skilled incident response handlers and analysts, encouraging both IT and non-IT professionals to pursue specialized training and certifications to build the expertise required…

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The cyber threat landscape has drastically evolved over the past two decades—from hobbyist hackers and script kiddies experimenting for fun to organized, financially driven attacks involving large groups and even nation-states. To better understand the evolving threat landscape, EC-Council’s CyberTalks team interviewed CISO Olusegun Opeyemi-Ajayi, whose dynamic career spans over two decades in IT and…

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