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.
Kurt Ellzey

Articles from Kurt Ellzey

Cybersecurity engineer

Security engineer certifications

March 1, 2023

It may be a bit counterintuitive to say this, but cybersecurity engineers, also known as security engineers, are not the only people looking for or needing c

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SOC analyst

Cybersecurity analyst (SOC analyst) interview questions and answers

August 25, 2022

Here are some questions that SOC analysts may face during interviews, with explanations of why these issues are as important as they are.

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MITRE ATT&CK™

How to use MITRE ATT&CK Navigator: A step-by-step guide

March 29, 2022

Learn how to use the MITRE ATT&CK Navigator and showcase this data in formats that can be useful in multiple scenarios.

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ISACA CRISC

Top 10 CRISC Interview Questions [updated 2021]

December 13, 2021

Pursuing a career with your CRISC certification? Prep for CRISC interviews with these 10 tips.

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Insider threat

Homeland Security's Cyber Talent Management System (CTMS)

November 9, 2021

Find out all you need to know about the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Talent Management System.

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Management, compliance & auditing

Building your FedRAMP certification and compliance team

November 2, 2021

How to build a FedRAMP certification and compliance team at your company.

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Vulnerabilities

Top 30 most exploited software vulnerabilities being used today

October 12, 2021

Learn more about the 30 exploits most often used in 2020 and 2021.

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NIST Cyber Security Framework

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

August 19, 2021

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.

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Professional development

7 screening questions for evaluating candidate fit for cybersecurity roles

July 27, 2021

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

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Professional development

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

July 22, 2021

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

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Professional development

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

July 21, 2021

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.

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Network security

Securing voice communications

June 11, 2021

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

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