Spooling is a lesser-used phrase to identify a potential DoS (Denial of Service) or DDoS attack. As an abbreviation for “Simultaneous Peripheral Operation On-line”, a spool attack can often overload a system and cause it to crash, or leak – depending on the system and circumstances. Today, we’re going to venture into what spooling is … Read more
Cybersecurity is full of all kinds of acronyms, but what is ISACA? As you can imagine, ISACA does have their own explanation, however in this article we will break down the meaning, and why they are vital to us folk in cybersecurity. Without further ado, let’s jump into it. What is ISACA? ISACA, also known … Read more
Introduction to Ransomware Ransomware has become one of the most prevalent and damaging cyber threats in recent years. This section will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of what ransomware is, how it works, its history, common types, and its impact on individuals and organizations worldwide. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malicious … Read more
With SIEM tools becoming more advanced and user-friendly, Microsoft Sentinel is one of the newest to join the scene but has taken the world by storm with its advanced features and out-of-the-box features. But what is Microsoft Sentinel, and how does it work? In today’s blog post, we take a look at everything Sentinel to … Read more
When someone talks about cybersecurity risk management, this refers to the ongoing process of researching, identifying, analysing, evaluating, and resolving any threats to your organisation, from a cybersecurity standpoint. Cybersecurity risk management, whilst quite extensive, will help you and your business stay ahead of potential cyberattacks, and fill any holes that leave your business vulnerable. … Read more
Cybersecurity is littered with key terms and sayings that you should know for when you apply, and work within the cybersecurity industry. Although there are hundreds if not thousands of key terms, here are 81 cybersecurity key terms you should know. Beginner Cybersecurity Terms (38 Terms) Botnet A botnet is a term given to multiple … Read more
Becoming a cybersecurity expert in 2023 can often be a tough step within someone’s career, especially without any prior technical, or cybersecurity experience. Whilst tough, it can be done with a bit of determination and willpower. In todays blog post, we take a look at how to become a cybersecurity expert, with step-by-step guides and … Read more
Cyber threat intelligence is the term given to the collection, processing, and dilution of information. More specifically cybersecurity data that can help understand a threat, threat actor, or attack behaviours. Threat Intelligence allows you or an organization to make changes to detection capabilities, and strengthen policies. This also helps improve defences to ensure that you … Read more
Is cybersecurity a good career? The rapid increase of cybercrime in recent years has caused the cybersecurity industry as a whole to grow 10-fold. Whilst software and tools are improving, the need for cybersecurity engineers, analysts and managers have also risen to extraordinary numbers. But is cybersecurity a good career option to pursue, even if … Read more