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.
(ISC)² CCSP
CCSP: Overview of Domains [updated 2022]
Find out what you need to know about the Certified Cloud Security Professional certification domains.
(ISC)² CCSP
CCSP Certification: Overview and Career Path [updated 2022]
The CCSP certification might be right for you if you want to work with cloud security.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ domain 9: Operational procedures — What you need to know for the exam
Learn what you need to know to prepare for CompTIA A+ Domain 9: Operational Procedures
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ domain 6: Operating systems — What you need to know for the exam
Learn what you need to know to prepare for CompTIA A+ Domain 6: Operating Systems.
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ domain 7: Security — What you need to know for the exam
Learn what you need to know to prepare for CompTIA A+ Domain 7: Security
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ domain 8: Software troubleshooting — What you need to know for the exam
Learn what you need to know to prepare for CompTIA A+ Domain 8: Software Troubleshooting.
Cryptography
Planning for post-quantum cryptography: Impact, challenges and next steps
Learn about encryption algorithm classifications and what they are used for.
Security awareness
Deepfake phishing: Can you trust that call from the CEO?
Technology has seen phishing evolve to deepfake scams, which are becoming easier to produce.
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA PenTest+ domain 5: Tools and code analysis
Learn how Domain 5 of the CompTIA PenTest+ exam tests knowledge of programming and the tools used during a penetration testing engagement.
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA PenTest+ domain 4: Reporting and communication
Learn how Domain 4 of the CompTIA PenTest+ exam tests effective communication with the pentesting customer.
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA PenTest+ domain 3: Attacks and exploits
Learn about PenTest+ domain 3’s subject matter: attacks and exploits.
CompTIA PenTest+
CompTIA PenTest+ domain 2: Information gathering and vulnerability scanning
Learn how Domain 2 of the CompTIA PenTest+ exam tests candidates’ knowledge of gathering threat intelligence via reconnaissance.