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Engineering voice impersonation from machine learning

Voice cloning can become a problem as scammers use it in new ploys to get money from people and corporations.
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How To Earn PMP PDU Credits [updated 2021]

The Project Management Professional (PMP) and the PMI Talent Triangle are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. Introduction After hou
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Safari zero-day, Windows printer vulnerability, iPhone hack

A Safari zero-day was used in a malicious LinkedIn campaign. A researcher finds another unpatched Windows printer spooler vulnerability. A low-risk iOS Wi-Fi naming bug can hack iPhones remotely. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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Predicting the October 2021 surprise

Organizations should brace for a rise in cyberattacks in October 2021, based on an analysis by Jerry L. Clairday of previous attacks documented by CSIS.
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HACKSUDO: 1.1 VulnHub CTF walkthrough part 1

Take on this VulnHub capture the flag activity to get some experience and training in the cybersecurity space.
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ISO 27001 framework: What it is and how to comply

ISO 27001 is a standards framework that provides best practices for risk-based, systematic and cost-effective information security management.
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How to include hobbies and events like home tinkering, family dinners and changing your locks in your cybersecurity resume

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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Data privacy careers: Which path is right for you?

There are various data privacy roles you can explore. Learn more about each data privacy career.
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How to get started in cybersecurity: Career tips and advice for beginners

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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Database security is everyone’s responsibility

Understanding database security threats and vulnerabilities is a valuable skill for all cybersecurity professionals to learn.
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Why employees keep falling for phishing (and the science to help them)

Phishing is an ever-present cybersecurity issue. And people keep falling for it. Here is why and how people keep falling for phishing emails.
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Kali Linux: Top 5 tools for post exploitation

You can use these five tools to explore post exploitation when performing penetration testing or hacking.
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Human reconnaissance: The solution to insider threats

Human reconnaissance offers awareness regarding how your employees are most likely to fall victim to hacks, data breaches or other vulnerabilities.
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2021 cybersecurity executive order: Everything you need to know

The cybersecurity executive order identifies new security standards for incident response, data sharing and secure software development that are likely to inspire private-sector changes.
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Kali Linux: Top 5 tools for stress testing

These Kali Linux tools are good for stress testing your network or web application.
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Clover 1: VulnHub CTF walkthrough, part 2

Check out part 2 of our walkthrough of the VulnHub CTF titled "Clover."
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Only 20% of new developers receive secure coding training, says report

A lack of secure coding training presents a risk for your organization.
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Penetration tester: Is it the career for you?

Learn all about the role of a pentester and whether it's the career for you.
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Decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and blockchain: The silver bullet for online privacy?

Learn more about decentralized identifiers and the role they play in keeping your privacy and data intact.
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Cybersecurity Weekly: Kaseya flaw, PrintNightmare updates, cybersecurity culture study

Kaseya left their customer portal vulnerable to a 2015 flaw. Microsoft releases successful PrintNightmare security updates. An org’s reaction to social engineering is indicative of their cybersecurity culture. All this, and more, in this week’s edition of Cybersecurity Weekly.
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Healthcare data security issues: Best security practices for virtual healthcare sessions

With more telehealth and related digital mechanisms to deliver health, healthcare data security standards are more important than ever.
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Kali Linux: Top 5 tools for database security assessments

These Kali Linux tools can help you assess just how secure your database is.
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CMMC certification: How to get your organization certified

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification will be a must-have item in order to work with the Department of Defense. Learn more about the CMMC.
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Kali Linux: Top 5 tools for information gathering

Information gathering is one of the most important phases in a penetration test that you can use via Kali Linux’s extensive tool suite.
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