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Ok, it's #friday and we got another global outage of IT systems caused by .... exactly, by who? News outlets (and some of the professionals here)…
Ok, it's #friday and we got another global outage of IT systems caused by .... exactly, by who? News outlets (and some of the professionals here)…
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Jahnavi Thakur
Thank you, #KipBoyle, for the fantastic IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essentials series. As a fellow veteran transitioning into the cybersecurity field and learning IT essentials, I find it to be a very well-crafted series. The basic understanding of inevitable risks and their mitigation plans is what defense personnel specialize in. This series has given me the leverage to exploit my analytical capabilities in mitigating IT risks. #cybersecurity #ITsecurity #riskmanagement
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Timothy Lawn, M.A.
HAMAS, IRAN, CHINA & RUSSIA - (2 Clips) - 1. Hamas has reportedly acquired sophisticated criminal malware to target Israeli infrastructure and entities, opening another front in the ongoing conflict. - According to National Security News, Hamas has begun "renting complex computer viruses" and using these to attack the Israeli Defense Forces and other government agencies. - Using cheap malware known as "info-stealers," the group is reportedly uploading viruses to target computers via emails, games or PDF documents, and using these to steal confidential data. - https://lnkd.in/eyGa_pUw 2. https://lnkd.in/e4Zcx4aF
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Tim Black, CISSP PMP TS/SCI
Since February 2024, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to pursue two industry-recognized penetration testing certifications: INE Security (FKA eLearnSecurity) Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) and the CompTIA PenTest+. Why the interest in penetration testing? As an Army Military Intelligence and Counterintelligence officer, I’ve always been drawn to identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the associated risk. That’s the essence of penetration testing—methodically finding potential vulnerabilities and communicating risks to decision-makers to enhance an organization’s security posture. It might not be for everyone, but for me, it’s fun and offers the chance to help safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business and people’s data. Each course was pursued deliberately and is unique for its own reasons. If you’re interested in pursuing them, here are some key takeaways from each certification: INE Junior Penetration Tester (eJPT) (https://lnkd.in/g2CTM-Ej) ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ ⚙ Hands-on Training... All... Day... Long: The course offers extensive hands-on training for nearly every section of the material. Students gain significant exposure to vulnerability scanners, host/port/web scanners, specialty tools, and more. Tools used include Nmap, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Hydra, Nessus, ZAP, and many more. ⚙ Metasploit Proficiency: The course takes you from “newb” to capable user. The INE team does an exceptional job guiding you from the initial launch to post-exploitation. The command "service postgresql start && msfconsole" will be forever etched in my mind. ⚙ Pentesting Lab Examination: Completing the material is great, but you’ve got to prove you can do it in the virtual lab exam to earn the certification. The exam runs the whole gamut to include enumerating, exploiting, and pivoting within a test lab to earn the certification. CompTIA PenTest+ (https://lnkd.in/gZEx947C) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚙ Comprehensive Understanding of Penetration Testing Phases: Penetration testing is more than just exploiting vulnerabilities. A thorough pentest starts with establishing the scope and ends with test cleanup and a satisfied client. ⚙ Emphasis on Legal and Compliance Requirements: There are many legal and ethical considerations in penetration testing. CompTIA introduces these requirements in greater depth to ensure appropriate understanding. ⚙ Reporting and Communication Skills: Penetration testing is more than just “poppin’ shells”. It also requires effective oral and written communication skills which are essential for conveying risks and remediation strategies to the client. If you’re interested, just go for it. You’ll learn an incredible amount—and likely have fun in the process.
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