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An accomplished professor, director, founder, solution architect, and cyber veteran, Sivan has her hand in almost every aspect of the industry—from education and training to implementation and evolution. However, we know her most fondly as the Program Director for the Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity at Yeshiva University’s Katz School of Science and Health.
Ransomware attacks have become the bane of modern cybersecurity, and few are as insidious as Ryuk, a malware infection impacting governments and businesses globally. Read on to uncover the history, methods, and notable attacks with Ryuk ransomware, including how you can keep your or someone else’s valuable data out of its clutches.
As malware variants have grown increasingly more complex, the use of free, open source malware analysis tools to counteract them has increased, too. Keep reading to learn more about the five best open source malware analysis tools for 2021, their key features, why they are helpful, and why they can be risky to use.
To guarantee a heightened degree of safety awareness, cybersecurity professionals have devised a training exercise based on military drills that pit two teams against each other. Depending on your job within the cybersecurity department, you are placed on either the red team (attackers) or the blue team (defenders).
Ransomware is the most prominent type of malware used in cyber attacks. It uses encryption to make an organization’s internal data and files inaccessible to its owners, thus effectively holding the data at ransom. Usually, hackers will demand a payment or sensitive information to provide the key to unlock the encryption and access the data or system again.
Although there are dozens of tools and softwares on the market, Linux and Parrot Security OS stand out as two of the best hacking platforms available today. Read on for a deep dive into the benefits and features of these two platforms and how you can use them in your cybersecurity career.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, cybercrime has increased dramatically, giving rise to an urgent need for better network security measures. Remote workers are a particularly attractive target as they often have to use unsecured networks at home or in hotels.
Near the end of 2020, a cybersecurity company named FireEye revealed a major hack of government agencies. The attack exploited a vulnerability in the highly popular security software Solarwinds and is believed to have been instigated by Russian or Chinese hackers. The incident remains one of the most significant and sophisticated cyberattacks in recorded history, prompting testimonies from experts and raising questions about how government agencies could let this happen.
A cybersecurity framework should be a critical element of any company’s IT security strategy, particularly organizations in finance and technology. These well-structured and detailed platforms provide all the necessary guidance required for an organization to meet its regulatory and compliance needs.
For Tia Hopkins, teaching cybersecurity can’t just be about the textbook, or the certification, or the degree. It’s about showing students how to take all of that knowledge and put it to work.
Cybersecurity resumes can be a bit unique given the nature of the field and the kinds of people you will likely interact with during the hiring process. Read these tips to crafting the perfect document that not only encapsulates all of your accomplishments succinctly, but makes them impossible to ignore.
The five companies we profile here are advancing the field of cybersecurity this year through their innovation and vision. Read on to discover some of the forward-thinking organizations you could go on to work for with a master’s degree in cybersecurity.
Our world has become increasingly connected by technology and the internet, making the critical role that cybersecurity plays in defending our privacy, rights and even physical safety more vital than ever.
Cybersecurity professionals are currently in high demand, with many organizations lacking the necessary talent required to secure their IT systems. Professionals with proficient knowledge of cybersecurity will find a wide range of jobs open to them in multiple industries. Learn more.
Take a moment to consider how much security those people can really ensure. Few of us, if any, would want our city’s or country’s infrastructure to rest in the care of those with cursory education.
Hospital cybersecurity is not a foreign concept. With the rise of electronic health records (EHRs), securing sensitive patient data has become increasingly important. But hospital networks are more than just a wealth of patient data. Many tools and software systems rely on a safe and functioning network to work correctly.