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When most people think of malware, they associate it with viruses and Trojans that can cause wreak havoc on their computers. However, malware is a broad term covering a wide range of malicious code, from simple viruses to complex spyware and ransomware. It is important to understand what malware is and how it works so…
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Cloud computing is now an IT best practice for businesses of all sizes and industries. Thanks to the cloud, organizations can use a wide range of on-demand IT services delivered remotely over the internet without hosting or purchasing them internally. Given the widespread adoption of cloud computing, it’s no surprise that the cloud is an…
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Since the early days of computing, ethical hackers have used enumeration to access systems and networks. Enumeration is the process of systematically probing a target for information, and it remains an essential tool in the hacker’s arsenal. Enumeration can provide attackers with a roadmap to entering a system by identifying open ports, usernames, and passwords.…
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Who is a Certified Ethical Hacker? Ethical hackers are information security professionals who are trained to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in networks and perform security assessments to prevent data breaches. Ethical hacking is a promising career path with extensive growth opportunities. Certified Ethical Hackers (CEH’s) hold various job titles in cybersecurity; their core work is…
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Did you know that 60% of all data breaches were made possible by unpatched vulnerabilities (Willis, V. 2019)? That staggering figure shows why a vulnerability assessment is critical to any cybersecurity strategy. There is no denying that every system has vulnerabilities. Detecting them quickly is key to properly identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating them. However, as…
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Though it may seem like it at first, ethical hacking isn’t a contradiction. While some individuals use their hacking knowledge for ill, others use it to help companies detect flaws in their IT environment. (Think of the difference between a burglar and a home security consultant: both are looking for vulnerabilities, but they do very…
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A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Nicola Kalderash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPv81DDRIHQThreat actors engage in system hacking to access sensitive data and functions, escalate privileges, run malicious code, and conceal or destroy files. We asked Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Nicola Kalderash for his system hacking tips and insights. From the perspective of an ethical hacker, can you explain…
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A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Sophia Greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQaUcN3zG7c&feature=youtu.be Ethical hackers use vulnerability analysis to determine an organization’s level of exposure to various cyberthreats by examining its systems and networks for flaws, weaknesses, and oversights. Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Sophia Greene sat down with EC-Council to explain the vulnerability analysis process and share her advice…
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A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Zak Stufflebeam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMt3O2lfYyc Because ransomware has become such an issue in cybersecurity, EC-Council caught up with Zak Stufflebeam to talk about ransomware attacks, trends, and responses. The other big thing is making proper backups. So, if you have a correct backup procedure and policy in place, then if a…
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A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Samira Brawner https://youtu.be/xbu3E2L3Sqs In ethical hacking, enumeration is the process of gathering information (usernames, group names, network sources, etc.) to discover potential attack vectors. It’s part of the first phase of ethical hacking and one of the most important steps for ethical hackers in understanding network vulnerabilities. The EC-Council…
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