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Reverse Engineering Techniques and Tools for Penetration Testers Penetration testing is a highly in-demand job skill in today’s cybersecurity market. Data breaches cost companies USD 4.2 million in 2021 (IBM, 2021), and penetration testers can help companies protect and secure some of their most valuable assets. In a World Economic Forum (2022) survey, 50% of…

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How Ethical Hackers Are Changing the Game in Cybersecurity It’s strange to think about, but imagine walking into a business and saying, “Yes, hello. I’d like to hack your entire computer network…ethically.” If the company was smart, they’d respond: “That sounds great—let’s talk.” The Need for Ethical Hacking Ethical hacking has become a highly in-demand…

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Preventing Malicious Hacks with Port Scanning Techniques Port scanning techniques are a valuable part of any cybersecurity professional’s toolkit. Ethical hackers and penetration testers frequently use port scanning techniques to locate vulnerabilities in a network that malicious hackers can use to gain access. Port scanning is a fundamental part of the pre-attack phase of a penetration test.…

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The C|CT: A Brand-New Cybersecurity Course to Kickstart Your Professional Career Cybersecurity is one of the most vital and fast-growing professions in the world, and there’s good news for those interested in starting a career in this field: EC-Council has launched the Certified Cybersecurity Technician (C|CT), a brand-new entry-level certification course. The C|CT course covers…

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How Can Penetration Testing Prevent Social Engineering Attacks? Sensitive information is everywhere, from the databases of the world’s largest corporations to the social media pages of everyday individuals. Cybercriminals actively seek to acquire this data through social engineering techniques. Since successful cyberattacks can be extremely costly for organizations, it’s essential to understand how to combat…

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Exploring Next-Generation Penetration Testing Techniques in the C|PENT Course Cybersecurity has become critical as the need to protect digital infrastructure, personal data, and business operations grows. Cybersecurity professionals are always in demand, but to stay ahead of the curve, they need to keep up with the latest technologies, including advanced penetration testing techniques. This article…

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Understanding the Steps of Footprinting: A Guide for Penetration Testers To properly mitigate the risks of malicious hacks, cybersecurity professionals need to understand the different techniques that attackers use. One of these techniques is footprinting: the process of collecting data about an organization or other target with the intent of committing a cyberattack. In this…

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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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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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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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