Most common MITRE ATT&CK tactics and techniques: CISA shares most common RVAs
CISA has released a list of Risk and Vulnerability Assessments, or RVAs, to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and have released their findings to the public...
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Breaking Misused Stream Ciphers
Encryption algorithms can be classified in a couple of different ways. A top-level distinction is between symmetric encryption algorithms (which use the same...
Security+ Renewal Requirements [updated 2021]
So, you already have your Security+ certification – congratulations! However, since technology is constantly evolving, in order for you to stay competent,...
Security+: A Guide to Ramifications Associated with Different Vulnerabilities [updated 2021]
Vulnerabilities, along with threats and attacks, make up a portion of the first domain of CompTIA's Security+ exam (SYO-601) and account for 24 percent of...
Is AI the cybersecurity skills shortage silver bullet?
Views and opinions published in this article are intended to foster productive thought and discussion around challenges in the cybersecurity industry. Views...
Entropy Calculations
Entropy is a measure of the randomness in a system. The more random the system, the less predictable it is and the higher its entropy.
Entropy is useful...
Security+ Resources [updated 2021]
Are you thinking about taking the CompTIA Security+ exam? If your answer is yes and you want to get started gathering resources to prepare, look no further....
Top 8 Microsoft Teams security issues
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work, there has been an increase in the use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. It...
Blockchain and Hash Functions
Hash functions are cryptographic algorithms designed to protect the integrity of data. Hash functions have a few useful properties, including:
One-Way:...
Security+: How to Explain Threat Actor Types and Attributes [updated 2021]
One of the roles of information security professionals is to defend their organization’s systems and data proactively. As with any defensive strategy, this...