Written By: Liban A. What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulates internet privacy for the citizens in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). It was created on April 16th, 2016, and fully implemented on May 25th, 2018. It is an extensive law about security and privacy […]
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Written By: Natascha O. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts the data on a user’s system and requires payment to obtain a decryption key to decrypt the data. Although ransomware is not the only type of malware, it is one of the most common since it is easy to
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Written By: Nisita C. What is a Security Analyst? Security analysts, also known as Security Operations Center analysts (SOC analysts), are professionals who help companies identify and patch vulnerabilities within security systems, solutions, and programs. They are responsible for protecting the company’s systems and networks from cyber threats, attacks, and unauthorized access. Security analysts
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Artificial Intelligence Overview Written by: Natasha O. Artificial intelligence (AI) harnesses algorithms and real-time data to solve problems and make decisions, marking the future of the tech industry. Its integration into society and our current technical advancements is evident, tightly woven into various aspects of our daily lives. Virtually every individual owns an iPhone, Android,
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Malicious apps are becoming more sophisticated and difficult to detect. These apps may access services on your phone that can be used to spy on you and collect data your data. It was recently discovered that 80 apps on the Google Play store and 9 apps in the Apple App store were reported to be
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The DoD has recently released a department wide policy regarding social media use for official accounts. DODI 5400.17 provides guidance for social media use within DoD, records management procedures, and guidance to ensure personal social media accounts are not misrepresented or misinterpreted as official accounts. This is significant because this is the first DOD policy
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As an attendee at the CompTIA Partner Summit last week, we had the opportunity to compete in the CTF held in partnership with Cyber Skyline. This friendly event included many practical challenges that were closely modeled on CompTIA’s various exam objectives and are similar to scenarios cybersecurity experts face daily. It was a great chance
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The US Government has warned of an increased threat of cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released recommendations to help keep you and your family safe and secure. Here are a few simple steps everyone can take to improve their cyber hygiene and better protect themselves online. Use Strong Passwords Having a
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If you’re interested in cybersecurity but aren’t sure where to start, don’t worry you’re not alone. Cybersecurity is an incredibly broad field which can make getting started difficult. Once you jump in, you’ll find there are many interesting topics to discover. For a quick crash course in cybersecurity, check out this video: If your ready
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What is the CompTIA Security+ Certification? Security+ is a beginner level certification designed to give you a strong foundation in cybersecurity. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is globally recognized and certifies that you have the foundational skills necessary to pursue a career in cybersecurity. This certification has a strong emphasis on hands-on practical skills and their
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