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Penetration Testing with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Tips, Tools, and Techniques According to a 2021 IBM report, the average organization did not detect a data breach for up to 212 days—and then did not fully contain the issue for another 75. In many instances, malicious hackers attack a company using publicly available information: open-source intelligence, often…

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What Is Session Hijacking, and How Can It Be Prevented? Session hijacking is a technique used by hackers to gain access to a target’s computer or online accounts. In a session hijacking attack, a hacker takes control of a user’s browsing session to gain access to their personal information and passwords. This article will explain…

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The Top Five Job Roles for Certified Cybersecurity Technicians Cyberattacks increased by 50% globally between 2020 and 2021 alone (Check Point, 2022). As a result, demand is rising throughout the United States and internationally for cybersecurity professionals with the breadth of training and experience necessary to handle these growing cyberthreats. This represents an attractive and…

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Why Should You Get Certified in Security Operations Center (SOC) Analysis? Security operations centers (SOCs) are vital to the cybersecurity infrastructures of many organizations. SOCs provide critical insights that help mitigate threats and protect systems and data by analyzing security events and alerts. If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a SOC analyst or…

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Why You Should Become a Certified Cybersecurity Technician The overall economic cost of cybercrime is expected to reach more than USD 133 billion by the end of the year, with attacks ranging in scope from breaches of a single computer to thefts of as many as 3 billion records (Lazic, 2021). In 2019 alone, 63.8%…

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The Most Common Cloud Computing Security Issues and Challenges All organizations that rely on cloud platforms need enhanced security that still allows team members, customers, and other stakeholders to access their applications and online data from a wide range of locations. With the adoption of cloud applications and storage growing each year, businesses need to…

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Understanding the Phases of the Penetration Testing Process Penetration testing is the process of identifying the security vulnerabilities in a system or network and trying to exploit them. The results of penetration tests play a vital role in finding and patching security flaws. In this article, we’ll discuss the responsibilities of a penetration tester and…

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What Are the Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Certification Requirements? Ethical hacking is one of the most effective ways to make systems and networks as resistant to cybercrime as possible, but a successful ethical hacker needs to be as skilled as the malicious hackers trying to gain unrestricted access to systems and data. As a cybersecurity…

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