Kurt Ellzey

Kurt Ellzey has worked in IT for the past 12 years, with a specialization in Information Security. During that time, he has covered a broad swath of IT tasks from system administration to application development and beyond. He has contributed to a book published in 2013 entitled “Security 3.0” which is currently available on Amazon and other retailers.

NIST Cyber Security Framework August 19, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

How to mitigate IoT attacks using manufacturer usage description (MUD)

IoT devices can effectively be black boxes on our network, capable of launching attacks against ourselves or others. The new NIST MUD standard can help lock them down.

Professional development July 27, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

7 screening questions for evaluating candidate fit for cybersecurity roles

These questions for cybersecurity role candidates can help you learn the most about a potential hire and their personality and ability.

Professional development July 22, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

How to include hobbies and events like home tinkering, family dinners and changing your locks in your cybersecurity resume

Don’t worry about filling out your resume. Instead, think about the hobbies that may enrich your set of skills and talents.

Professional development July 21, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

How to get started in cybersecurity: Career tips and advice for beginners

There are plenty of ways to get into the cybersecurity industry. These are some of the best tips for getting started and a foot in the door.

Network security June 11, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

Securing voice communications

Whether you're using Skype, Zoom or a custom-built system, securing voice communications is an important component of security.

Network security June 7, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

What is endpoint protection and security?

As technology evolves, so has endpoint security. Learn how to answer what is the endpoint — and how to secure it.

Network security May 25, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

VPNs and remote access technologies

What types of VPNs are available and how do they work. Learn about remote access VPNs, site-to-site VPNs, secure shell and more.

Network security March 23, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

Cellular Networks and Mobile Security

Despite their seemingly endless coverage (your mileage will definitely vary), cellular network security has proven to be surprisingly robust over the years....

Network security March 22, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

Wi-Fi is one of those things that has become so ubiquitous that it can be extremely easy to just forget to turn it off on your mobile device before you leave...

Network security March 22, 2021 Kurt Ellzey

Secure network protocols

For a very long time, having devices just work on a network was a feat in itself. This meant that the protocols involved didn't necessarily need to be secure,...

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