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 order to evade detection. This article talks about […]

  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 Security Onion, the first place that a cybersecurity analyst […]

    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 actors, report them to the appropriate […]

  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 […]

  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 which an adversary uses a capability […]

  Incident Response involves the methods, policies, and procedures that are used by an organization to respond to a cyber attack. The aims of incident response are to limit the impact of the attack, assess the damage caused, and implement recovery procedures. Because of the potential large-scale loss of property […]

  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.   […]

  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you risk hackers stealing confidential information, exposing your sources, breaking anonymity, and getting hold of your unpublished stories.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 — or worse.   Some of […]