What the emergence and wide adoption of FIDO Authentication Technology means for the beleaguered authentication strategy. — Passwords have been used as a means of security since the earliest computers we developed. While not a novel authentication technique, the first computer system to see the use of passwords as a means to prove the identity of a user was in 1961. Since then, passwords have undergone little…

After two months and numerous high-profile hacks, it’s time we as an industry look in the mirror and figure out why this keeps happening. In the beginning of March, news broke that NVIDIA, one of the largest and most well-known computer hardware companies in the world, was breached. NVIDIA produces…

No matter what they tell you, it just isn’t true 2021 has been a true roller-coaster ride in the world of cybersecurity. It all started with the fallout of the SolarWinds hack, then migrated to the rise and fall of REvil, and culminated in the absolutely massive log4j exploit. …

A Simple Guide to Share With Anyone Who Needs Stronger Password Security — Password security is a controversial subject. To cybersecurity professionals, it’s a non-negotiable in terms of securing any organization or in personal security. For those that don’t consider security as seriously, however, it can be a huge headache that adds nothing but stress and frustration. Passwords don’t have to be hard…

From catching bad takes, to breaking into the industry, the fundamentals must not be ignored I often see this question asked: “How can I get into cybersecurity?” Not only is this an exciting question to hear, but it’s also less complicated than you might think. In my opinion, the answer is simple: master the fundamentals. This goes beyond just trying to get into cybersecurity, though…

Why TryHackMe’s Pre-Security Learning Path is a can’t-miss for anyone aspiring to work in or around the Cybersecurity industry TryHackMe is a must-have if you’re interested in learning more about cybersecurity. …

Impostor syndrome is real, here’s what I’ve learned about it During the summer of 2019, I participated in an internship that was the most educational work experience of my collegiate career. I learned all kinds of useful skills and techniques from Splunk and threat hunting, to how to be productive…

Why Trustless Models are Hard in Cybersecurity What is the hardest thing someone can earn? It can’t be money, because everyone earns money at some point in their lives, regardless of how much. …

Home labs are an important step when learning IT and Cybersecurity skills, and you can make one at home for free in a matter of minutes! (Thumbnail made in Bazaart) The cybersecurity industry is booming, and it is projected to continue to grow as the need expands. As such, more and more companies will be looking to hire professionals that are knowledgeable and ready to tackle the challenges ahead.