How SIEMs Can Help SOCs Streamline Operations
The global Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) market is expected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2025 (Markets and Markets, 2020). So why are companies investing in SIEM?
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Why Organizations Need to Deliberately Adopt Threat Intelligence
Every organization will, one way or another, land on the radar of cybercriminals or hackers who have an incentive to compromise their systems. Threat intelligence has therefore become a top priority for many organizations around the world.
Read articleReverse Engineering Techniques and Tools for Penetration Testers
Penetration testing is a highly in-demand job skill in today’s cybersecurity market. Data breaches cost companies USD 4.2 million in 2021 (IBM, 2021), and penetration testers can help companies protect and secure some of their most valuable assets.
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EC-Council Establishes Partnership with Blaze Fire Games to Introduce E-sports and Cybersecurity Education Tracks
TAMPA, Fla., (July 13, 2022) : With as many as 227 million Americans playing video games at any given moment, “gaming” has truly become a means of communication, competition, and strategy. With advancing technologies supporting gaming communities across the world to enhance speed, efficiency and experience, information technology has become a natural skill for many gamers.
Read articleHow to Prepare for the C|PENT Certification: Valuable Guidance From a Cyber Professional
If you’re preparing for EC-Council’s Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) certification, it’s normal to feel intimidated by the prospect of learning the program’s technical concepts. However, while mastering the exam is no cakewalk, the challenge will pay off in the end.
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Cybersecurity Leader Searches the Globe for Its Next Top 100 Hall of Fame Recipients
June 17, 2022, Tampa, Fla.,: Only the best of the best will be selected for this year’s Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Hall of Fame. One hundred cybersecurity professionals from around the globe who have successfully mastered EC-Council’s C|EH training and scored over 90% on the C|EH exam will be considered for this prestigious honor. Invitations are sent by email to those individuals who have not only excelled in their coursework and on the C|EH exam but are leaders within their communities and auxiliary organizations.
Read articleTop SIEM Tools for SOC Analysts
A cursory look at 2021’s cyberattack statistics shows that organizations need the help of trained, certified security operations center (SOC) analysts who know how to effectively use the latest tools and techniques, including security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.
Read articleWhat Is Threat Modeling?
What Is Threat Modeling? Data breaches cost companies USD 8.64 million on average (Johnson, 2021), but many companies report they don’t have adequate protection against these vulnerabilities because there aren’t enough IT security professionals to help. The shortage of cybersec
Read articleThreat Intelligence: The Most Critical Types of Cyberthreats
You already know that there’s no shortage of malicious hackers waiting to get their hands on your most vital personal and business information. With each new technological advancement comes a new batch of nefarious cybercriminals ready to take advantage of it.
Read articlePreventing Malicious Hacks with Port Scanning Techniques
Port scanning techniques are a valuable part of any cybersecurity professional’s toolkit. Ethical hackers and penetration testers frequently use port scanning techniques to locate vulnerabilities in a network that malicious hackers can use to gain access. Port scanning is a fundamental part of the pre-attack phase of a penetration test.
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