Tyra Appleby
Tyra Appleby is a CISSP certified lover of all things cybersecurity. After serving 4 years in the Navy as a Cryptologic Technician, she continued supporting various DoD and government agencies as a Systems Security Engineer. She has a passion for writing and research, particularly in the areas of Reverse Engineering and Digital Forensics. When she’s not working, you can find her at the beach with her Rottweiler Ava.
CompTIA Security+
How to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam: Tips & resources
Prepare yourself or your team for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with our top recommendations, tips and resources for passing your first try.
Professional development
Computer forensics interview questions
Computer forensic investigators are in high demand. Often referred to as digital forensics engineers, computer forensic investigators are expected to know ba
EC-Council CEH
10 tips for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) exam success
Looking to take your CEH exam soon? Here are 10 tips to help you succeed.
CompTIA Security+
Top 25 Security+ Interview Questions [Updated 2021]
Find tips on how to answer some commonly asked questions during the Security+ interview and how to prep.
Security awareness
55 federal and state regulations that require employee security awareness and training
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CMMC
What does CMMC mean for DoD contractors?
What is CMMC? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new framework and certification process instituted by the government to document a
Critical infrastructure
Security controls for ICS/SCADA environments
Introduction An Industrial Control System (ICS) is any technology used to control and monitor industrial activities. Supervisory control and data acquisitio
Professional development
Best entry-level cybersecurity jobs for veterans with security clearance
Introduction Military veterans have a variety of in-demand skill sets that make them highly desirable candidates for some of the fast-rising cybersecurity po
Professional development
How to get security clearance and win more contracts
Introduction Having a security clearance can increase your job options and make you a more sought-after employee. An individual is not authorized to obtain a
Critical infrastructure
ICS/SCADA Security Technologies and Tools
Introduction Industrial Control System (ICS)-embedded architectures differ from standard enterprise systems. ICS are interconnected, like enterprise systems,
Critical infrastructure
Account Management Concepts for ICS/SCADA environments
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Critical infrastructure
Access Control Implementation in ICS
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