7 Things Every Security Professional Should Know
After years in the information security field, here are seven things I believe every security professional should know – regardless […]
Certifications
Web Security
Web Application Firewall Shortcomings
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) have grown in popularity as an additional layer of defense for web applications. While they provide
VoIP Security
SIP Cyber Security: Protecting VoIP Infrastructure from Attack
VoIP has transformed how organizations communicate, but the shift from traditional telephony to SIP-based systems has introduced a new class
Privacy
Biometric passports launched in Malta
Malta has officially launched biometric passports, joining other EU member states in implementing the technology. The new passports contain an
Network Security
ZIP Encryption: How Secure Is It Really?
ZIP file encryption is one of the most commonly used methods for protecting files before sending them via email or
Network Security
Using CrypTool to learn cryptography
CrypTool is a free, open-source e-learning application for cryptography and cryptanalysis. It is one of the best tools available for
Network Security
Wireless modem considerations
Wireless modems and routers have become ubiquitous in homes and small offices. However, the default configurations on most of these
Network Security
Advantages of Symmetric Encryption and When to Use It
In the ongoing discussion about encryption, symmetric encryption often gets overlooked in favor of its more glamorous cousin, asymmetric (public
Digital Forensics
Recovering passwords from RAM
A joint group of people from Princeton have recently managed to prove the fact that RAM chips, when cooled to
Network Security
Protecting your Antivirus
An interesting question came up recently: how do you protect your antivirus software from being targeted by malware? It may