Navigating the World of Ethical Hacking with the C|EH Program: Interview with Andreas Constantinides

In the current threat landscape, where cyber threats are rapidly evolving and increasing, organizations need to employ advanced security protocols, such as ethical hacking and pen testing, that aim to proactively identify and rectify vulnerabilities within systems, networks, and applications. With the advancement of technology, the importance of...

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How C|CT Labs Prepare You to Gain Crucial Technical Skills to Succeed in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is an ever-changing field, and the best way to learn cybersecurity knowledge and skills is through hands-on experience. No matter which route you take to a cybersecurity career—formal education, learning on the job, or IT security certifications—the path will almost certainly require you to obtain many practical...

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Building Information Security Core Competencies: A Guide for CISOs and C|CISO Candidates

What does a chief information security officer do, and what are the various CISO roles and responsibilities? As an organization’s most important IT security professional, the CISO is tasked with defending the business from external attackers and cyber threats.Qualified CISOs must be familiar with many core information security...

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C|PENT vs. OSCP vs. Pentest+

Penetration testing is the act of simulating cyberattacks against an IT system, network, or application by probing for and exploiting its vulnerabilities. Many pen testers have entered the field by receiving a penetration testing certification, leading to comparisons such as C|PENT vs. OSCP or CPENT vs. Pentest+.Penetration testers...

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Study Tips and Skills to Earn CCISO Certification

The CCISO Certification stands out as a top-tier initiative acknowledging the practical expertise essential for success in senior executive roles within information security. It integrates the vital elements crucial for C-Level positions: audit management, governance, IS controls, human capital management, strategic program development, and the financial acumen necessary...

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Why Your Next Career Move Should be Penetration Testing

Cybersecurity is a highly promising career choice today, with a growing demand for information security professionals. This industry offers many opportunities, especially in various specialized cybersecurity roles, including that of ethical hackers and pen testers, that organizations actively seek.With the significance of pen testing gaining prominence, choosing this...

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What You Need to Know About Attack Trees

Enterprise IT environments are larger and more complex than ever, from SaaS and cloud applications to remote access. According to a survey by Randori, 67 percent of organizations say that their Internet-connected assets have increased in the past two years (Randori, 2022).The growth of enterprise IT has tremendously...

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Fortifying Cloud-Native Environments: Experts Insights on the Evolution of Cloud Security

In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, one concept stands out as a game-changer: cloud-native computing. As organizations transition from traditional on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based solutions, they are altering where their data and applications reside and how they are built, deployed, and secured in this ever-shifting digital terrain. To...

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Why TRIKE is the Most Popular Threat Modeling Methodology

Threat modeling is a powerful strategy for pinpointing your organization’s cybersecurity risks and possible attacks, helping protect your IT environment, and offering solutions for different scenarios. In particular, the TRIKE model is an open-source threat modeling methodology that helps organizations identify and prioritize potential security risks and vulnerabilities...

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Associate C|CISO: The Next Step for a Certified Information Security Manager

In today’s workforce, information security workers are more important than ever. Most companies have undergone a digital transformation to stay competitive, and many business processes now take place online. Data is an asset, and security personnel represent the first line of defense. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)...

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