Article How to get security clearance and win more contracts Introduction Having a security clearance can increase your job options and make you a more sought-after employee. An individual is not authorized to…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machines walkthrough series — Registry 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 Critical security concerns facing the energy & utility industry A perfect storm of technical & human vulnerabilities The global dependency and wide use of utility companies makes the system highly vulnerable to…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machines walkthrough series — Mango 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 Cybersecurity Weekly: RDP vulnerability, RATicate malware, Android 2FA bypass An improper Microsoft patch leaves third-party RDP clients vulnerable to reverse RDP. RATicate drops info-stealing malware and RATs on industrial…
Article Walk a mile in student’s shoes, says Infosec Skills author Matt Carey “It's as simple as explaining things in the same way I would like them explained to me”
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.
