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Over the years, we constantly tell newcomers to the field of Information Technology (IT) Security to “GET INVOLVED” in the security community, but do we truly tell them how or where to begin? If you are new to a field…
Over the years, we constantly tell newcomers to the field of Information Technology (IT) Security to “GET INVOLVED” in the security community, but do we truly tell them how or where to begin? If you are new to a field…
The demand for Information Technology (IT) Security professionals is at a rapid growth based on various breaches. Organizations are looking for bright and resourceful personnel to fill these positions. This ultimately is driving recruitment of professional IT Security talent on…
In the last post we found that Windows Defender uses a black list to stop known hacking tools such as Mimikatz. We were able to easily bypass the restriction with some word replacements but it took time, trail and…
I was on a penetration test when I was able to acquire a set of admin credentials. This wasn’t a red team engagement, so there were no issues lighting up their AV with some of our tools, but I always…
Most of the time I am binge watching Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or some other instant gratification media platform. On the rare occasion that I’m out in these streets and talking to other professionals, the conversation always ends up at…
The average computer user does not think much about the amount of information they share with others whether in-person, online or at random venues. They just want to be seen and heard because that is how the world works now.…
Often times as information technology (IT) security professionals (a.k.a. Security Pros), we meet others who are interested in what we do for a living. The transfer of knowledge serves as a good way to promote IT security and often kick-starts…
As I sat waiting on the examination table to begin my annual physical, I browsed the Internet from my iPhone on the office’s FREE Wi-Fi. At the time I thought, this is can’t get any worse, but then I heard…
Routine day in the life of Cyber Security Professional; protecting the organization and its assets, making business case for resources, budgets, and totally not being distracted by the latest gadgets nor becoming an ambulance chaser…you get the point. While being…
It has been said time and time again that if you can’t detect it, you can’t protect it, but what the heck does that really mean? Many organizational leaders’ get their wires crossed on this matter by believing that they…