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Deconstructing Human-Element Breaches | Infosec HRM

Human risk management isn’t just rebranded SA&T — it’s a profound change of mindset, strategy, process and technology that approaches human-related breaches in a new way. 

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Changes to CompTIA’s A+ exam (220-1001 and 220-1002 / 220-1101 and 220-1102) [2022 update]

CompTIA ensures its entry-level A+ certification is properly updated to reflect the knowledge needed by today’s professionals.
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Reducing IT’s carbon footprint: Good for business as well as the environment

Data centers are energy hogs, but various organizations are pushing for new ways to lower emissions and better report on environmental impact.
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Mars Stealer malware analysis

Learn how mars stealer malware works, its tactics, techniques and procedures.
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Privacy dos and don'ts: Privacy policies and the right to transparency

Transparency is essential for privacy. Find out the top things you can do right (and wrong) when it comes to privacy policies.
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Starr McFarland talks privacy: 5 things to know about the new, online IAPP CIPT learning path

Discover the intersection of technology, data security and the law with the CIPT learning path.
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5 cybersecurity resume tips to help you land the interview — and the job

Here are five of the best cybersecurity resume tips from experts and hiring managers in the field.
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Want to make more money? Here are the top 5 highest-paying infosec certifications [2022 update]

Want to earn more money in cybersecurity? These cybersecurity certifications might be for you.
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How Booz Allen Hamilton keeps their security team secure and compliant in a hybrid world

Hybrid work offices have forever changed how we work. Find out how Booz Allen Hamilton keeps their security team secure working remotely.
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Data protection vs. data privacy: What’s the difference?

What is the difference between data privacy and data protection in cybersecurity?
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NIST 800-171: 6 things you need to know about this new learning path

Too many businesses are dangerously ignorant about NIST 800-171. That’s the battle cry from Dave Hatter, an in-the-trench cyber defender and Infosec author.
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THE PLANETS EARTH: CTF walkthrough, part 1

This is an easy-level CTF and is recommended for beginners in the field.
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Working as a data privacy consultant: Cleaning up other people’s mess

What is it like to work as a data privacy consultant in the cybersecurity industry?
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A lifelong interest in technology: Infosec scholarship winner Jorge Almengor

A life surrounded by friends and family in tech has set this Infosec scholarship winner down a road in coding and cybersecurity.
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Microsoft Autodiscover protocol leaking credentials: How it works

Explore how the Autodiscover protocol works and why your environment might be insecure and leak passwords to the internet.
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6 ways that U.S. and EU data privacy laws differ

The United States and Europe have very different laws governing privacy. Find out how they differ.
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EMPIRE BREAKOUT: VulnHub CTF walkthrough

Learn some crucial cybersecurity skills with this capture the flag activity.
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5 tactics to improve cybersecurity hiring results

Cybersecurity hiring can be difficult. Here are five tips you can implement now to help improve your odds of finding great candidates.
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Average CGEIT Salary in 2022

Working professionals with experience recommending, implementing or operating GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) solutions will find ISACA's Certified i
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Top 9 effective vulnerability management tips and tricks

Missing security updates are a top concern for organizations of all sizes. Here are nine tips and tricks for effective vulnerability management.
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Armaan Kapoor: Developer protégé turned cyber professional and social impact advocate

From coding his first application in eighth grade to landing an information security job with Amazon, Armaan Kapoor continues to give back to his community.
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How to remove ransomware: Best free decryption tools and resources

Learn details on removing ransomware, the various ransomware examples that have affected both individuals and big organizations, and more.
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JANGOW: 1.0.1: CTF walkthrough

Complete this capture the flag exercise to gain some crucial cybersecurity skills.
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SOC integration: Creating a well-built portfolio vs. a frankenstack

A security operations center (SOC) has two options when integrating cybersecurity products for a joined-up approach to incident response. 
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Can I make six figures working in tech? Here are the best tech jobs for 2022

Of Glassdoor's 50 Best Jobs in America for 2022, 21 are tech jobs and 16 have a median base salary of $100,000+. See what they are.
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