Article Critical security concerns facing government Challenge 1: Staying compliant If the government enforces regulations, then its various departments and functions must also comply with those same…
Article Cybersecurity budgeting and spending trends 2020: How does yours compare? Cybersecurity spending grows Protecting data and assets becomes more complicated as threats evolve. Cybersecurity budgets continue to grow every…
Article Critical security concerns for the financial services industry Compliance regulations in the financial services industry The financial services industry is heavily regulated with compliance requirements focusing…
Article Outsourcing cybersecurity: What services to outsource, what to keep in-house The growing need for outsourced cybersecurity The growing number and sophistication of threats that organizations face daily puts a bigger demand on…
Article Best entry-level cybersecurity jobs for veterans with security clearance Introduction Military veterans have a variety of in-demand skill sets that make them highly desirable candidates for some of the fast-rising…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machines walkthrough series — Traverxec Today, we will be continuing with our exploration of Hack the Box (HTB) machines as seen in previous articles. This walkthrough is of an HTB machine…
Article How much can I make in cybersecurity? Cybersecurity is a growing field, and with the shortage of specialists expected to grow and the prospect of up to 3.5 million unfilled job positions…
Article Recruiting externally vs. training internally: 5 tips to improve your cybersecurity talent pipeline in 2020 Introduction If you are in the market for cybersecurity talent, you do not need to hear (again) just how hard it is to find candidates for your job…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: DNS flaw, Natura data leak, ZLoader banking malware A new DNS vulnerability lets attackers launch large-scale DDoS attacks. Cosmetic brand Natura exposes personal details of its users. The ZLoader…
Article Overview of phishing techniques: Fake invoice/bills Introduction Invoices can be a costly matter — and not always in the usual sense. Phishers believe that you would have a hard time spotting fake…
Article How to build hands-on cybersecurity skills on a budget Introduction Cybersecurity is a constantly changing field, so a passion for lifelong learning is a must for infosec professionals. Staying ahead of…
Article Open vs proprietary protocols To understand ICS/SCADA networks and how various components communicate with each other, we need to understand the underlying protocols that are…
Article Should you phish-test your remote workforce? Introduction: New wave of phishing When the novel coronavirus pandemic began, it caused more than a medical emergency and lockdowns. Like many…
Article CK 00: CTF walkthrough [Part 1] In this article, we will solve a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge that was posted on VulnHub by Vishal Biswas. Per the description given by the…
Article CIP (Common Industrial Protocol): CIP messages, device types, implementation and security in CIP Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) was created by Open DeviceNet Vendors Association Company (ODVA) specifically for automating industrial processes…
Article Five key lessons from the 2020 U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission report Introduction On March 11, 2020, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), a governmental commission aiming to identify “a strategic approach to…
Article Matrix 3 CTF walkthrough In this article, we will solve a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge that was posted on the VulnHub website by Ajay Verma. As per the description given…
Article How artificial intelligence is changing social engineering Social engineers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to further exploit human psychology and gain access to systems and data.
Article How to scan email headers for phishing and malicious content Phishing emails are one of the most common attack vectors used by cybercriminals. They can be used to deliver a malicious payload or steal user…
Article Mukashi malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight Introduction Learning from the past can be an important part of future success in any endeavor, including cyberattacks. Attack groups observe this…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: Anti-cybercrime ads, real estate data leak, WHO spoofed A U.K. ad campaign seeks to deter cybercrime. A real estate app leaks thousands of user records and private messages. Hack-for-hire firms spoof WHO…
Article How to become a cyber risk specialist In this episode of Infosec’s Cyber Work podcast, host Chris Sienko speaks with Ryan Wallace, cyber risk expert and cyber risk supervisor at HORNE…
Article CK 00: CTF walkthrough [part 2] In the previous article, part 1 of this CTF, we were able to complete the following steps on the victim machine: Getting the victim machine IP…
Article Capture the flag (CTF) walkthrough: My file server one In this article, we will solve a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge which was posted on VulnHub. As you may know from previous articles, Vulnhub.com…
