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CompTIA A+ Earning CPEs [Updated 2022]

Find out what you should know about the CEU system and what activities meet CompTIA’s requirements.
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GPEN vs. PenTest+: Which certification is better?

GPEN and PenTest+ are both excellent penetration testing certifications, but which one is best for your career goals?
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Chanthea Quinland: Bringing cybersecurity to her local community and beyond

Chanthea Quinland is a 2021 Undergraduate Infosec Scholarship winner, hoping to raise cybersecurity awareness in her local community and beyond.
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Electron Bot Malware is disseminated via Microsoft's Official Store and is capable of controlling social media apps

Learn about the high-level details of this malware and provide security measures to avoid threats of this nature.
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Shaking up security awareness: How one organization is building a culture of security

How to make security awareness training engaging and how this helps to build a security culture.
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ISC2 CGRC domain #3: Selection and approval of security and privacy controls

Learn about the importance of domain three of the Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance certification.
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Average CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) salary

The Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance certification will help you gain a higher salary in your cybersecurity career.
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SockDetour: the backdoor impacting U.S. defense contractors

Learn how the SockDetour malware works and how to guard against it.
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ISC2 CGRC domain #2: Scope of the information system

Learn objectives for CGRC domain 2 and explain how to apply these learnings in your everyday work environment.
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Security Culture: TikTok CISO says this trend is here to stay

Thoughts from TikTok's Roland Cloutier on building a culture of security that you can use to meet the five levels of the CMMC program
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CompTIA performance based questions

Learn some of the questions to expect when you take the CompTIA exam.
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Why information security professionals should learn about law

Security isn’t just about protecting important information. It also means knowing the legal issues around cybersecurity and privacy.
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For 2021 Infosec Scholarship winner Olivia Gallucci, proof that it is never too early to follow your passion

Olivia Gallucci, a 2021 Infsec Scholarship Winner, will continue to explore her passion for cybersecurity, technology and free and open-source software.
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HermeticWiper malware used against Ukraine

Learn the technical details of the HermeticWiper malware being used against Ukraine.
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DevSecOps in the Azure Cloud

Explore how organizations operating in the Microsoft Azure cloud can use a vendor-prescribed architecture and dedicated security tools to adopt a DevSecOps process.
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Managing a security awareness program: Carrots, sticks, and repeat offenders

Learn important lessons on how to optimize staff engagement with your security awareness training program from an expert panel led by Infosec.
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How ethical hacking and pentesting is changing in 2022

The cloud and new web applications are changing the world of ethical hacking and penetration testing.
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Hugh Shepherd: A career defined by service, persistence and growth

Hugh Shepherd is one of the 2021 Infosec Scholarship winners, demonstrating how far the right attitude and drive for professional growth can take you.
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MyloBot 2022: A botnet that only sends extortion emails

Learn how the MyloBot threat works, its internal capabilities and measures to combat malware.
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CompTIA A+ Certification: An Overview [2022 update]

Learn about the benefits of earning the CompTIA A+ certification and how it will help your career.
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Working in cybersecurity in 2022: The good, the bad and the ugly

The results from the 2021 ESG study on the health and future of the cybersecurity profession and how organizations can respond to meet their needs.
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4 cybersecurity interview tips from hiring managers

Helpful cybersecurity interview tips from hiring managers and industry professionals.
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10 best security awareness training vendors in 2022

Find the best security awareness training provider for your organization with this breakdown of current top security awareness vendors.
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Data protection Pandora's Box: Get privacy right the first time, or else

Learn about data protection practices that will help you keep your data safe.
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