Tag: cybersecurity
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Application Security Essentials: Security Architecture Series for All Levels
Application Security is a profession in demand, specialist practitioners with skills in Application Security (AppSec) will increase significantly over the coming years. This book covers all of the essentials you need on the subject and does so in as concise manner as possible. This book is for cyber security professionals at all levels and stages…
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Microsoft Security Copilot Overview for Cybersecurity Professionals
Microsoft Security Copilot is an AI assistant to help in the development of your security workflows. It is designed with SOC analysts in mind particularly with detecting and responding to potential security incidents. Does it replace people? No, don’t panic, AI is nowhere near replacing security professionals as AI itself is nowhere near the level…
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How to make a difference working in Cybersecurity
Individual actions with a sprinkle of collective team effort. Stay educated. Keep as up to date as possible about the world of cybersecurity the people, motivations, direction, including emerging tech, data breaches and how others are working. Avoid those that avoid education and choose not to study. Promote positive cyber awareness. This can be as…
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Split Tunnel VPN & Full Tunnel VPN why is it relevant to Cybersecurity
A VPN is a VPN, so everything is secure? Not quite. Both split tunnel and full tunnel are the different ways network traffic is routed from you and the VPN server and beyond. Split tunnel is like having multiple pipes traffic can flow, some of your traffic will go direct to the VPN server while…
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Secure Coding Training Guidance
How to develop secure coding techniques? Secure code training is the most sensible route for developers to learn security skills. Assess training needs first, what are the developers asking for, what does the organisation need. Are there any clear gaps developers are struggle with. Determine the subject areas that are the most relevant to your…
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How to become a Security Engineer
There is no direct route into security engineering, a combination of education and experience will help, however developing an aptitude towards hands on work, and being a creator is definitely a huge advantage. Get a degree, this is a good start, the earlier you get a degree the easier it will be secure a position.…
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Ethics of developing Penetration Testing Software with AI features
Writing penetration testing software containing artificial intelligence AI features raises several ethical concerns that should be considered. Always get consent and written permission from those subject to the testing which is typical with any penetration testing activity. Explicit permission is needed, as it may result in unauthorized access or compromise of data and solutions. It…
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Security benefits of using Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) provides an additional layer of defense by requiring users to provide additional evidence to verify their identity. Benefits of MFA are invaluable. MFA adds an additional layer of protection beyond username and password (something you know). It helps prevent unauthorised access if a password is compromised or stolen. Attackers would need additional…
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Quick Guide to Security Certifications, which one to get and what not to do
Obtaining a security certification is a valuable way to demonstrate your expertise, knowledge and ability to show you are a self-starter in the field of cyber security. Identify your career goals and the specific area of cyber security you want to specialize in, this will help narrow down the available certifications. Research how to complete,…
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Benefits of Training and Education in Cybersecurity
Training and education helps to develop new skills to improve expertise and knowledge. It has a mental dimension too, by starting something new, maybe unknown, pushing yourself to complete, sometimes in challenging environments. The act of completion increases confidence, self esteem and general sense of achievement. You will become more competent and proficient after training,…