As previously discussed, host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) run on individual hosts. HIDS not only detects intrusions but in the form of host-based firewalls, which can also prevent intrusion. This software creates logs and stores them on the host. This can make it difficult to get a view of what […]
Network Logs In Cybersecurity: Facts To Note The tcpdump command-line tool is a very popular packet analyzer. It can display packet captures in real-time or write packet captures to a file. It captures detailed packet protocol and content data. Wireshark is a GUI built on tcpdump functionality. The structure […]
Use Of Security Onion As A Source Of Alerts Security Onion is an open-source suite of Network Security Monitoring (NSM) tools that run on an Ubuntu Linux distribution. Security Onion tools provide three core functions for the cybersecurity analyst: full packet capture and data types, network-based and host-based intrusion […]
The Need For Alert Evaluation In Cybersecurity The threat landscape is constantly changing as new vulnerabilities are discovered and new threats evolve. As a user and organizational needs change, so also does the attack surface. Threat actors have learned how to quickly vary the features of their exploits in […]
A typical network has a multitude of different logs to keep track of and most of those logs are in different formats. With huge amounts of disparate data, how is it possible to get an overview of network operations while also getting a sense of subtle anomalies or changes […]
The primary duty of a cybersecurity analyst is the verification of security alerts. Depending on the organization, the tools used to do this will vary. For example, a ticketing system may be used to manage task assignments and documentation. In this article, I am going to talk about ways […]
Digital Forensics In Cybersecurity: Facts To Note Now that you have investigated and identified valid alerts, what do you do with the evidence? The cybersecurity analyst will inevitably uncover evidence of criminal activity. In order to protect the organization and to prevent cybercrime, it is necessary to identify threat […]
The Cyber Killer Chain was developed by Lockheed Martin to identify and prevent cyber intrusions. There are seven steps to the Cyber Kill Chain. Focusing on these steps helps analysts understand the techniques, tools, and procedures of threat actors. When responding to a security incident, the objective is […]
Understanding Diamond Model Of Intrusion Analysis The Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis is made up of four parts, as shown in the figure. The model represents a security incident or event. In the Diamond Model, an event is a time-bound activity that is restricted to a specific step in […]
With the Covid 19 pandemic ravaging the country, more and more businesses have had to shift online. While many businesses struggle to get their feet off the ground in the online sphere, organizations that help in IT training and obtaining ethical hacker certification have been around the block. […]
The Ultimate Online Privacy Guide As a journalist in 2021, the dangers you face are ever-increasing. Without the proper protection from online threats, you risk hackers stealing confidential information, exposing your sources, breaking anonymity, and getting hold of your unpublished stories. You’d be a prime victim for blackmail […]
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You’ve got your e-commerce website set up, and you know how to drive traffic to it, but are still stuck with low sales. How do you fix that? By using online conversion techniques, also known as optimization techniques, you can increase your sales by focusing on the visitors coming […]
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As networks begin to grow and interconnect, it became important to control the flow of traffics to networks. This initially took the form of packet filtering firewalls that examines the source and destination address of data, protocols. Firewall rules use these to define which packet to permit or deny. When […]
In my previous article, I have discussed some of the facts that you need to know about phishing and Business Email Compromise generally. In this article, I want to look at some of the facts that you need to put into consideration in order to avoid cyber security threats. […]
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