Daniel Brecht

Daniel Brecht has been writing for the Web since 2007. His interests include computers, mobile devices and cyber security standards. He has enjoyed writing on a variety of topics ranging from cloud computing to application development, web development and e-commerce. Brecht has several years of experience as an Information Technician in the military and as an education counselor. He holds a graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and a Master of Science in Information Technology.

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General security September 8, 2020 Daniel Brecht

Top 16 cybersecurity websites: Cybersecurity forums, subreddits for IT and security professionals and more

Cybersecurity continues to be one of the most strategically important issues in the digital world today and is also a field in which professionals are challenged...

CMMC September 2, 2020 Daniel Brecht

CMMC vs. NIST 800-171

In recent times, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has taken more stringent measures to assess and enhance the cybersecurity posture of the Defense Industrial...

Professional development September 1, 2020 Daniel Brecht

Are retired Cisco certs still valuable?

Vendor-specific certifications that cover platforms, tools and technologies can make job seekers more marketable to employers looking for specific competencies....

Malware analysis August 26, 2020 Daniel Brecht

xHelper malware: What it is, how it works and how to prevent it | Malware spotlight

Research shows malware spreading and directed specifically at mobile users. Check Point’s 2019 Mid-Year Trends Report shows that cyberattacks targeting smartphones...

Professional development August 25, 2020 Daniel Brecht

Online certification opportunities: 4 more vendors offer online certification exams

Enabling employees to work from home during the COVID-19 outbreak has not only allowed employers to ensure the safety and well-being of staff with less impact...

Vulnerabilities August 24, 2020 Daniel Brecht

FBI, DHS & CISA report summarizes top 10 exploited vulnerabilities

According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), foreign cyber actors often exploit software vulnerabilities that have been already...

General security August 12, 2020 Daniel Brecht

National Counterintelligence and Security Center: 5 priorities for 2020

For years, the United States has faced increasingly aggressive and complex threats from foreign intelligence entities (FIEs) and nation-states, as well as...

Malware analysis July 15, 2020 Daniel Brecht

Spamdexing (SEO spam malware)

You’ve spent time and energy in positioning your website high in search engine rankings through good SEO practices. You realize, however, that someone has...

CySA+ July 14, 2020 Daniel Brecht

CySA+: Studying for the exam [Updated 2020]

Many organizations are placing a greater value on hiring employees who have IT security certifications, illustrating the increasing demand for professionals...

Professional development July 6, 2020 Daniel Brecht

Cybersecurity consultant certifications — Explore your options

Cybersecurity consultants are the go-to professionals to devise best ways to protect an organization’s critical assets. Their role entails helping clients...

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