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Protect | Mitigate | Educate
In a SaaS environment, ensuring data security through encryption involves understanding and implementing both symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques, securely managing encryption keys using services like Key Mgt Systems (KMS), and adhering to regulatory standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Utilizing encryption libraries and cloud services simplifies these tasks, allowing developers to focus on […]
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In an age where technology is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, even seemingly benign devices can harbor sinister capabilities. Take, for instance, the O.MG Cable – a seemingly ordinary charger with extraordinary potential. At first glance, it’s easy to mistake the O.MG Cable for just another charger, indistinguishable from the myriad cords cluttering our
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Deepfake is the creative art of replacing someone in a video with the image of someone else usually with the intention of spreading wrong information or giving a false order. For example, a deepfake of President Vladimir Zelensky was created during the Russia-Ukraine war, ordering Ukrainian troops to surrender and return to their families. Deepfake
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New ransomware strain called “Goodwill” is out. This is a strange kind of ransomware movement. Goodwill coerces its victims to donate money to people in need. Victim files/data are encrypted until they carry out some steps outlined such as: 1- Recording themselves providing clothes/blankets to the needy on the roadside 2- Taking at least 5
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Welcome to CyberPhorm tips for security exams (CTS 3). The name has now been changed from ‘CISSP Tips series’ to ‘CyberPhorm Tips Series’ to indicate the tips are valid for many other security exams as well, and not just the CISSP. This episode aims to simplify major concepts under risk management. Bullet points have been
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There are different types of security clearance such as Security check (SC), Developed vetting (DV), Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC), Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), and a couple more depending on your country/area. The BPSS is recognised in the UK as the baseline security clearance level mandatory for anyone who would be working with or would have
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Many people have avoided a career in cybersecurity because of the fear of programming or coding. Some doubt the feasibility of crossing from a different field because they feel like their background does not match cybersecurity in any way. Well, the good news is that you do not need to be so techy or geeky
Do I Need To Be Technical To Land a Cybersecurity Role? Read More »
Here are 7 common mistakes that make it easier to hack your system, network or online account. Installing pirated software: Looking for a pirated version of a software could lead you to visit malicious websites containing scripts or malware that might automatically infect your PC once you visit them. Moreover, you might end up downloading
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Denial of Service (DoS) attacks are destructive and no one wants to make a loss because their server was down and could not make sales. No one wants to lose customers because their streaming server is not always reachable when customers need it and so on. The point is Denial of service comes in different
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It might be important to mention from this point that the Windows default firewall may not be adequate enough to protect your computer from intrusion or anomaly. There is usually a need to combine this with other security solutions such as a reliable anti-virus and/or a host-based intrusion detection system. Going straight to the point,
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