Hackers are constantly seeking innovative approaches to breach computer systems and extract confidential information, and among their most hazardous weapons is malware known as rootkits. Rootkits can provide attackers with complete control over a compromised system, allowing them to carry out a wide range of nefarious activities undetected. To help organizations defend against this threat,…
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Enterprise security professionals must be proactive in dealing with the security risks that are rising in today’s business environment. A solid strategy is necessary to deal with incoming threats, and awareness is the first step in developing effective cyber defenses. Data is easily accessible within many organizations, and when confronted with security risks, employees often…
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Web applications are central to business operations and user experience development across many industries today. As web-based applications become more popular, so too do vulnerabilities that can compromise these systems. Websites and web applications have become a growing resource for businesses to share their activities across platforms, improving the user experience. But these applications can…
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Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cyber attacks, which aims to capitalize on the victim’s gullibility and maximize profits by exploiting their access security. Ransomware criminals go to great lengths to thwart organizations and pose risks to different elements of security systems, especially IT networks, databases, and Cloud platforms. Information is intelligence, and cyber…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on Penetration Testing Methodologies for Cloud Applications, authored by Mirza Khasim, Senior Principal IT Security Analyst at Oracle, delves into the importance of conducting regular penetration testing of cloud-based applications to identify potential security vulnerabilities and mitigate them before malicious actors can exploit them. The whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview of the various…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper titled “A Guide to Extended Threat Detection and Response: What It Is and How to Choose the Best Solutions,” authored by Anis Pankhania, Senior Director, Security Operations and Compliance at Capgemini, provides an in-depth analysis of extended threat detection and response (XDR) solutions and their significance in today’s cybersecurity landscape. This whitepaper starts…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on “Emerging Cybersecurity Statistics and Trends in 2023: What You Need to Know,” authored by Jeff Barron, the Director of Professional Services—Offensive Security at Critical Path Security, is a comprehensive analysis of the evolving threat landscape in the world of cybersecurity. The whitepaper provides valuable insights into emerging cybersecurity trends and statistics that…
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EC-Council’s whitepaper on Cybersecurity in the Cloud: Threat Eradication, Protection, and Recovery by Satyavathi Divadari, CyberRes Cloud CTO and Head of Enterprise Security Architecture at Micro Focus, provides valuable insights into the threats faced by organizations using cloud-based services and the measures required to protect against them. The whitepaper highlights the increasing adoption of cloud…
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cybersecurity Infrastructures The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way people live and work around the world. One of the areas that have been significantly affected is the cybersecurity infrastructure. In this whitepaper, the author, Mohammad Zahidur Rahman, an Information Security Specialist at Southeast Bank…
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