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Data Privacy and Protection: Strategies to Secure Sensitive Information

In today’s digital environment, safeguarding sensitive data—such as personally identifiable information (PII) and intellectual property—is indispensable to maintain compliance, trust, and resilience against cyberthreats. This article outlines a framework for data privacy and protection, explores strategies to secure information across digital ecosystems, and shares best practices for identifying, minimizing, and controlling data risks while ensuring…

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CISO-First Strategy: Saving Costs in an AI-Driven Threat Landscape 

Many startups try to save costs by hiring cybersecurity engineers first and delaying the recruitment of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). At first glance, this looks efficient—engineers can patch vulnerabilities, configure firewalls, and deploy tools quickly. However, in practice, it’s a costly misstep. Without a CISO providing strategic oversight, security efforts become fragmented. Engineers…

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How CTIA Transforms Cybersecurity Career: An Interview with Ivan Cese

Threat intelligence is critical to modern cybersecurity operations, empowering Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and supporting proactive defense strategies. It offers contextual insights that enable the anticipation and prevention of cyberattacks by analyzing the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) prevalent in the current threat landscape. EC-Council’s Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) program plays a pivotal role…

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Insights into Ethical Hacking: Technical Interview with Basil McKenzie

Proactive security through ethical hacking has become essential for organizations worldwide aiming to safeguard their digital infrastructure in today’s threat landscape. Ethical hacking and penetration testing involve skilled security professionals simulating real-world attacks by identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in systems to assess potential impact and address risks before malicious actors can take advantage of them.…

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ECIH as a Foundational Step into Cyber Defense: An Interview with Lee Wan Jun

With cyberthreats escalating rapidly, the need for a robust incident response strategy has become more critical than ever. The EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) certification plays a pivotal role in preparing aspiring professionals for defensive cybersecurity roles. To explore the impact of the ECIH on incident handling careers, EC-Council interviewed Lee Wan Jun, a certified…

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Role of CCISO in Aligning Security with Business Goals: An Interview with Ernesto Zapata

As the cyber threat landscape evolves rapidly—targeting vulnerabilities across every layer of an organization’s digital infrastructure—the need for a holistic approach to information security has never been more critical. It is essential that modern security strategies are not only agile and advanced but also aligned with business goals and operational realities. This calls for a…

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Offensive Security Career: Bhargav Hede’s Journey Through the CPENT Program

The evolving threat landscape demands proactive security measures, highlighting the importance of penetration testing. To explore the value of hands-on experience in this field, EC-Council’s webinar team connected with Bhargav Hede, a CPENT-certified security professional. This blog captures his personal journey toward pursuing the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) program, beginning with an early fascination…

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A Balanced Approach to Vulnerability Analysis with CEH
A Balanced Approach to Vulnerability Analysis in Ethical Hacking: An Interview with Reuben Torres

Vulnerability analysis is a fundamental component of ethical hacking, playing a crucial role in assessing gaps in the organization’s digital architecture that hackers could exploit. To understand the need for and best practices involved with vulnerability assessment capabilities, EC-Council’s CyberTalks team reached out to Reuben Torres, a certified ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert. Reuben highlights…

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Mastering Pentesting Skills Through CPENT’s Immersive Labs: An Interview with Chen Chu

As proactive data security becomes increasingly essential, the demand for hands-on practical experience in certification training is rising rapidly. The Certified Penetration Testing Professional (CPENT) program is designed to cultivate advanced penetration testing skills through a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and real-world application. To gauge the impact of CPENT on cultivating hands-on experience for…

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CEH as the Catalyst for a Penetration Testing Career
CEH as the Catalyst for a Penetration Testing Career: An Interview with Basil McKenzie

The threat landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, rendering the current security capabilities insufficient to keep up. This scenario highlights the growing need for proactive security measures such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and ethical hacking. The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification is proving to be pivotal in enabling IT and networking professionals to…

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