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September 27, 2023

Unlocking Your Future How to Kickstart a Career in Network Security
How to Start Your Career in Network Security

Many companies have migrated to the cloud to compete in today’s competitive marketplace. While this shift has enabled a global and mobile workforce, it has also exposed businesses to serious threats. A report states that globally, the average cost of a data breach in 2023 was USD 4.45 million (IBM, 2023). Companies are hiring more…

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Why Is Capture the Flag (CTF)
Why Is Capture the Flag (CTF) Important in Cyber Security?

As a kid, you may have played a game called "capture the flag," where opposing teams try to sneak into each other's territory and retrieve a colored flag in order to win. Capture the flag (CTF) exercise in cyber security operates along similar lines. Essentially, it is a cyber security challenge that tests participants' ability to find security vulnerabilities in a test IT environment. So how do cyber capture the flag games work, and why are they such an effective way of training beginners in IT security?

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Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Understanding the Differences and Cyber Security Best Practices

In an era of rapid technological evolution and increasing digitization, the threat landscape looms larger than ever, thrusting cybersecurity into the forefront for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Within EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT): Unveiling Distinctions and Unearthing Cybersecurity Best Practices,” authored by John York, Solutions Advisor…

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Securing the Future of Banking
Securing the Future of Banking – Exploring the Synergy of Blockchain and Cybersecurity

Human error is one of the biggest reasons behind data breaches, and by significantly removing this factor, organizations are making their transactions tamper-proof and less susceptible to interceptions. Blockchain is becoming synonymous with every industry vertically and is sweeping the globe as it integrates with essential business operations. Blockchain technology is fully decentralized and uses…

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