How to Become a Cyber Operator
As data breaches, malware infections, and software vulnerabilities are so prevalent in today’s technology world, it’s better to consider the importance of these attacks without overlooking them. The hacker mindset should be understood correctly, and the role of skillful and well experienced cyber operators should be clear as they are the ones who can discover vulnerabilities in widespread computer systems.
Cybersecurity Analytics vs Cybersecurity Engineering
The business industry and cybersecurity are getting involved more than ever due to the digital transformation the world is going through. Organizations have also realized the importance of cybersecurity, and they are working for it. In this transformation, they have to focus on two things that are cybersecurity analytics and cybersecurity engineering. But which one to start with? and which one to go for if we have to choose one? Let's look at both of them in detail to know what should be done when it comes to cybersecurity.
How to Make the Most of Your Budding Cybersecurity Career
Professionals in cybersecurity are in high demand, but joining the profession can be tricky. To develop a successful cyber-security career, follow these tips. As corporations scramble to recruit qualified professionals to protect their data, the information security sector is increasingly growing. It would be smart for IT pros to consider a career move to consider cyber-security, where talent demand far exceeds supply. An abundance of open positions, however, doesn't mean that a career can come easily.
What Is an Ethical Hacker?
Hackers have been part of the popular imagination for decades, practically since personal computers have existed. They have evolved in the same way as computing, giving rise to different types according to their objective. Becoming a hacker is a dream of many people.
Quickstart Offering Private Training for Information Security Certifications
With malware threats at an all-time peak and nearly half of the data of the U.S. population historically breached due to the past Equifax hack, companies are continually focused on safety. Attackers are on the hunt as never before, and they are searching for cash-rich companies that can quickly hack virtual vaults. This has generated an overwhelming need for monitoring, and to address the ever-increasing cyber-attacks, organizations are hiring Information Technology Security Officers. For IT professionals wanting to do a little good in the world, being an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is the best career. Information Technology Security Officers act like the superheroes who defend the company’s day and night while criminals are the real-world counterpart of supervillains. You, too, will become a superhero and make a comfortable living while doing so, armed with nothing but confidence and a CISSP certification.
Cybersecurity in Education - What Teachers, Parents, and Students Should Know
Cybersecurity and education are two separate paths that need to cross if we want a secure future for us. Cybersecurity is an issue that is not going anywhere anytime soon, so we will have to find ways to cope with it. Spreading awareness regarding cybersecurity cannot undo the destruction caused by cyber-attacks, but we can control it by some margin.
What is Digital Security: Everything You Need to Know About Becoming A Digital Security Expert
We live in a time when much of our personal and professional lives have become public on social media. We do our banking, bill paying, buying music, social planning, and even our job in this time of a global pandemic, in the digital world. This expanded dependence on digital networks and the internet has its cons alongside the comfort it gives.
A Look at Pen Testing: Getting Started
This week, we talked about how to become a penetration tester, whether you should earn the PenTest+ certification, and how much money you can make in security.
18 Realistic Pen Testing Salaries in the US
We look at 18 (realistic) salaries for penetration testers across the United States — and the reasons for the salary ranges.
Is PenTest+ Worth It?
Whether or not you consider the PenTest+ worth the time, effort, and the cost is very much dependent on your career goals and experience.
A Look at CEH: Is It For You?
We covered who should take the CEH, how much it will cost (really), and also a look at the more practical alternative, OSCP.
How Much Does the CEH Exam (Really) Cost?
The CEH isn’t cheap. The CEH exam itself costs $1,199. Even applying to take the exam costs $100. And that doesn’t even include the training.