How Red Teaming and Blue Teaming Complement Each Other
Red teaming and blue teaming are two different strategies for performing assessments of an organization’s cybersecurity. In this article, we will discuss...
Howard Poston
Howard Poston is a cybersecurity researcher with a background in blockchain, cryptography and malware analysis. He has a master’s degree in Cyber Operations from the Air Force Institute of Technology and two years of experience in cybersecurity research and development at Sandia National Labs. He currently works as a freelance consultant providing training and content creation for cyber and blockchain security.
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Nine Major Phishing Attacks of 2018 (and How to Spot Them)
Phishing attacks are the most common type of cyberattack for good reason: because they work. If an attacker can convince you to click on a link in a phishing...
How to Become Your Own Security Champion
In the last year, you may have heard the term “security champion” and wondered if this was a specific job or just another buzzword. In this article, we’ll...
The benefits of learning ethical hacking
Learning ethical hacking involves studying the mindset, tools and techniques of hackers and penetration testers to learn how to identify, triage and correct...
Security Issues in Edge Computing and the IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely considered to be the next wave of computing, where distributed devices automate common tasks and make management possible...
How to get started as a mobile penetration tester
If you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in learning how to get started with penetration-testing mobile devices but aren’t sure how to start....
How to make your own penetration testing lab
If you want to go into penetration testing, a home lab is a must. In this article, we’ll discuss why a home lab can be useful, the pros and cons of virtualization...
The top 10 most famous social engineering attacks
Contrary to popular belief, hacking is not all about finding loopholes in computer software that gives the attacker access to sensitive information. Vulnerabilities...
Top 14 Social Engineering Red Flags
Most people are aware of the technological side of cybersecurity. They’ve heard about viruses and vulnerabilities and hackers breaking into networks. This...
What is the DoD CSSP (cyber security service provider)?
The DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) is a certification issued by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that indicates a candidate’s fitness...