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As the digital world continues to evolve, organizations constantly discover new threats to their systems and data security. With the number and severity of attacks on the rise, businesses need skilled cybersecurity professionals who can help them identify vulnerabilities and strengthen their security posture. One in-demand role is that of an ethical hacker. But what is an ethical hacker, what skills do you need to become one, and is there a free hacking course for beginners that you can take? This article will discuss everything you need to start your ethical hacking career.

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Ethical hacking (also called white-hat hacking) is a type of hacking in which the hacker has good intentions and the full permission of the target of their attacks. Ethical hacking can help organizations find and fix security vulnerabilities before real attackers can exploit them.

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| Executive Management There are a few old security jokes out there, the most common one being about lions and running shoes. There’s another one that has to do with educating employees. Maybe you’ve heard it, maybe you haven’t: Executive 1 – Training our people is expensive. We can save money by eliminating it. Executive…

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| Executive Management The other day a neighbor of mine asked for advice. She wanted to know how to become a security executive. She has a few years of experience doing secure web development and currently manages large, diverse teams of developers. She is intelligent, energetic, and personable. What would you say to someone who…

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| Ethical Hacking Modern cyber attacks can potentially pose far-reaching financial and reputational damages to individuals and organizations. With the abnormal rise in cyber attacks and data breaches, the need to prioritize cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Moreover, the rapid advancements in technology have exacerbated the threat landscape with newer and more sophisticated attack…

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| David Tidmarsh| DevSecOps You’ve probably heard the term countless times, but maybe you’re still wondering: what is DevOps, and why DevOps? DevOps is a software development methodology that aims to break down the barriers between an organization’s development and operations teams, fostering closer collaboration (AWS). DevOps combines the two functions of software development and…

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| David Tidmarsh| Executive Management Information technology is now increasingly crucial for businesses of all sizes and industries. This means that the chief information security officer (Certified CISO) plays an essential role in safeguarding organizations’ sensitive digital assets, from software applications to databases. The list of Certified CISO roles and responsibilities ranges from proactively securing…

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