Daniel Brecht

Daniel Brecht has been writing for the Web since 2007. His interests include computers, mobile devices and cyber security standards. He has enjoyed writing on a variety of topics ranging from cloud computing to application development, web development and e-commerce. Brecht has several years of experience as an Information Technician in the military and as an education counselor. He holds a graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and a Master of Science in Information Technology.

Articles from Daniel Brecht

The components of top security awareness programs [Updated 2019]

April 15, 2019

A good security awareness program is a great way to inform personnel about any kind of malicious activity targeting an enterprise's use of cyberspace. It is

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Phishing: Who Is Being Targeted by Phishers?

February 17, 2019

Phishing Targets Industries Financial Phishing Government and Military Phishing Healthcare Phishing Retail Phishing Phishing Individuals Overview of Phis

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How to Get Started in InfoSec: Tips, Certifications and Career Paths

February 7, 2019

In a time when it’s crucial for business data to be safeguarded and protected from hackers and breaching attempts, there is a significant need for informatio

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CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Certification: An Overview

October 31, 2018

What are organizational leaders going to do about today’s IT skills gap and to help keep their non-technical employees current with the rapid pace at which t

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The Benefits of a Company-Run InfoSec Program Built on Training and Awareness

August 24, 2018

Are you planning to implement a company-run information security training program? Then you're not alone. In fact, more and more companies are finding reason

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The GSEC certification and exam

August 17, 2018

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is one of the top certifications on the market for professionals who want to prove their IT skills on security-related tasks.

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The International Association of Privacy Professionals CIPT Certification

August 17, 2018

One of the most pressing issues in the Internet age is data protection. The data of individuals and businesses must be protected from malicious entities, ma

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Becoming a Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSXP)

August 17, 2018

Introduction The growing concern of cybercrime is pushing more and more companies to staff their IT teams with professionals that are able to implement prop

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The 10 best practices for identifying and mitigating phishing

August 10, 2018

Phishing (a form of social engineering) is escalating in both frequency and sophistication; consequently, it is even more challenging to defend against cyber

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Technical Skills vs. Soft Skills: Which Are More Important as an InfoSec Professional?

August 8, 2018

"People, Not Technology, Are Key Elements of Cybersecurity," write Ivo Ivanovs and Sintija Deruma in an ISACA Journal issue. In fact, finding candidates with

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10 Benefits of Threat Hunting

July 20, 2018

Introduction Organizations are constantly being challenged by an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. As the severity and frequency of attacks rise, t

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The top 15 must-have books in InfoSec

June 16, 2018

An essential part of building information security (InfoSec) professionals' expertise is played by hands-on experience and years of activity. However, a soli

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