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Offensive Security Certification Guide

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  Offensive Security offers various security courses to develop candidate’s skills along three paths: penetration testing, web application security, and wireless security. While this course is well known among aspiring pen-testers, this course can also be applicable for those in IT career candidates willing to adopt skills in information security. Security certifications like Offensive Security, which mainly sheds light on Ethical Hacking concepts, arose in response to the growing Cyber Security threats. Offensive Security certification is quite different from other certifications because it takes a hands-on approach and also deals with real-world situations. Offensive Security Certification Exams There are various Security Certification Exams that are included in Offensive Security Certification. They are: ●       Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification is specially designed for ne...

Top Cybersecurity Job Roles And Their Responsibilities

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  Cybersecurity includes the security of computer-based devices and information from unintended or unauthorized access. A cyber-attack takes numerous forms, including theft or unauthorized access of computers, laptops, tablets, or mobile devices. A remote attack on IT systems or websites attacks the information held in third-party systems such as cloud devices. If a cyber-attack strikes, it can result in financial losses, increased recovery costs, and substantial damage to reputation. So, to protect the organization and computer systems, every Organization requires a professional cybersecurity team. The public and private areas posted 313,735 openings for cybersecurity professionals between September 2017 and August 2018, and it's expected that there will be about 3.5 million unfilled industry positions by 2021. Following are the renowned cybersecurity job roles and their responsibilities: 1) Information system security manager: The information system security manager is respon...

How to prepare for SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst interview

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  SOC is a cybersecurity professional who monitors and manages the threat in an organization's IT infrastructure. In any organization, the SOC team performs work that consists of several analysts and other cybersecurity professionals. Cybersecurity is in demand nowadays; the job can be a great stepping stone into a cybersecurity career. Due to the rapid increase in data breach incidents and attacks, organizations focus on technologies and security solutions; that's why cybersecurity professionals' demand is increasing in the IT domain. How should you prepare for the SOC interview? CSA (Certified SOC Analyst) certification training can help you prepare for a SOC interview. This certification will enhance your knowledge in: ●      Help you to demonstrate your skills and working experience for the SOC Analyst job role ●      Let you secure a job in the other network security-related job roles, which are now one of the top-paying jobs of th...

Cyber Threat Intelligence: What you need to know

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  Cyber threat intelligence  is gathering information about threats and threat actors currently targeting the organization. This information is used to fix and identify cyber threats that can cause damage to the organization's valuable information assets. To get protected, organizations must be alert about the rising threats and well-versed with strategies to remain protected. This is where Threat intelligence plays a significant role. A useful Threat Intelligence will help you collect information about the attacker's actions, tools, and methodologies. It enables the organization to make better defense strategies and prevent potential security risks. The raw data is collected from various sources, including your firewalls, IPS, IDS, and SIEM tools, and processed to form actionable threat intelligence. Types of Cyber Threats A cyber threat is a malicious action that attempts to disable data and steal information. It aims to gain unauthorized access, damage, or steal a piece...

Benefits of Security+ Certification on your career?

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  Today, security is the fastest growing area in the IT department. Organizations want to hire an employee who has the knowledge and experience in IT security. CompTIA Security+ Certification is like proof that ensures you know the IT security domain. CompTIA Security+ Certification is a vendor-neutral IT certification that develops your expertise and skills in the computer or network security domains like cybersecurity, network security, and IT risk management. CompTIA Security+ also covers threat management, risk management, intrusion detection. CompTIA Security+ Certification offered by CompTIA. Candidate can apply for different roles with CompTIA Security+ Certification, such as network administrator, penetration tester, security engineer, security consultant, etc. CompTIA Security+ Certification is the best Certification in the information security field.   Why security+? According to CompTIA, during candidate screening, 96% of managers look for certifications and inc...

Career benefits of the CRISC Certification

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  A person holding CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) certification granted by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) gains expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and providing information systems controls. Risk management is a crucial domain for any organization, so there is always a need for a Risk Management expert. CRISC certification validates and verifies your skills and understanding of avoiding Risk in an organization. It will also help you in dealing with the possible threats an organization is prone to. CRISC will help you gain credibility and acknowledgment if you want to excel in your career. Reason for choosing CRISC? As organizations acclimate to the advanced age, banks are not by any means the only territory introduced to cybercrime. Owning a significant proportion of Data and Information, enterprises take after the Golden goose defenseless against hackers and frauds. With the organizations’ rising dang...

An Introduction to CISSP Certification

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CISSP ( Certified Information Systems Security Professional ) is one of the globally renowned certifications in the information security industry. Having this credential shows you have gone through the rigorous process of understanding IT infrastructure and honing skills to design and build a secure business environment. CISSP validates an information security professional's in-depth technical and managerial knowledge and experience to efficiently plan and maintain an organization's overall security posture. A survey conducted by the global information security and workforce study showed that 25% of CISSP certified professionals believed their certification helped increase their salaries. CISSP Certification Requirements CISSP is not an entry-level certification. To get a CISSP Certification , you should have five years of full-time work experience in two of the eight CISSP domains. A four-year college degree or another (ISC)2 certificate can substitute a year of experien...