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Your dream job in IT or Cyber Security could be right around the corner... It seems like only yesterday I was getting out of the active duty Army and frantically searching through job sites, drafting my resumes, and signing up for every mailing list, job placement service, job board, etc. There are so many things I know now that ...

Human factor remains one of the weakest links in maintaining proper cyber-hygiene in an enterprise. Unfortunately addressing risks posed by humans via training and retraining is often sacrificed on the altar of acquiring fancy security tools… don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with acquiring security tools excepting that they cannot by themselves atone for the information ...

Introduction So in the previous few articles, we have been talking about 5G and we know a lot about 5G. We have also talked a lot about communication standards and their evolution, we know a lot about 5G – 5G NR and now let’s check if our current devices are 5G supported and can you enjoy 5G on ...

Writing strong resumes and cover letters may not be as hard as you think. With a plethora of free templates and tools out in the world, there’s no need to start from ground zero. Choose simple templates (see more on keeping things simple below) from a trusted site and start working on your resume and cover letters today. And ...

Common Sense Security Strategies in the Digital World You've been Hacked! Pwned! Account Compromised. Bank account emptied. Credit cards were stolen and sold on the dark web. Facebook account hacked, now inappropriate messages or videos sent to your friends and family members. New accounts and credit cards opened in your name. Or worse, you're on a vacation ...

­Networking Part 7 Antenna Types, MIMO, Wireless Standards & Technologies, Compatibility Antenna Types Transmitting radio waves through electric components An antenna is an electrical component made for sending and receiving radio signals. They convert electronic signals into electromagnetic waves and vice versa. Sometimes ...

The rise of SamSam ransomware This weekend the SamSam ransomware made the Dutch news. Why? Because SamSam is on the rise in our country. According to the article and source Fox-IT , small to medium  businesses are targets. The report of Sophos, a result of a thorough investigation, reveals that the cybercriminal or cybercriminals behind ...

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)  is a computer security system that monitors network traffics for malicious activities and alert the network administrator when malicious activities detected. IDS performs a passive monitoring and implement in passive/promiscuous mode. IDS can detect the malicious activities but cannot prevent it. IDS have these capabilities include: Monitoring about malicious ...

Improving threat prevention and detection is a strategic aspect of securing infrastructure against cyber attacks. Despite the availability of various resources that enhance cybersecurity, the tedious process that has previously relied on human involvement is like finding a needle in a haystack. Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, significant breakthroughs have been made; and when leveraged, they allow ...

Us Agile enthusiasts don’t like big projects. Instead, we like to split a big objective or goal into Epics and Features. If you are managing things well eventually you will end up with a product Roadmap. A Roadmap tells you broadly what features will be delivered and when. For a long time now, Scrum Masters and Product Owners ...