PenTest+: DoDD 8570 overview
In November 2020, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has selected CompTIA PenTest+ as an approved certification for military personnel and defense contractors...
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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Security+: Studying for the exam [updated 2021]
So, you’d like to become a computer security professional? Entering the field requires a combination of in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical skills:...
CySA+: Why become certified and what to expect from certification [updated 2021]
Although the complexity of cyberattacks continues to escalate, the human factor is still one of the most important elements in the protection of information...
Unpatched address bar spoofing vulnerability impacts major mobile browsers
A number of web browsers have been affected by an address bar spoofing vulnerability that could lead to malware infections and successful spearphishing attempts....
Password security: Complexity vs. length [updated 2021]
When it comes to user authentication, the password is, and has been, the most used mechanism; passwords are used to access computers, mobile devices, networks...
Top 6 ransomware strains to watch out for in 2020
Ransomware remains the number one security risk to businesses and users, even though attacks have slowed down — or have they? Key findings from the 2020 Verizon...
Key findings from Ponemon’s State of Vulnerability Management in the Cloud and On-Premises report
In early February, Tesla paid $10,000 for a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) that was identified in its systems by a German bug...
How to use the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework to plan career progression: A practitioners’ guide
In 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published Special Publication 800-181, the NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (or NICE...
How to achieve CMMC levels 1 through 5
The Department of Defense (DoD) has created the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in an effort to secure the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)....
What is the NICE cybersecurity workforce framework?
The National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is a partnership between government,...