Five questions on Threat Hunting
by Tina Siering
The increasing threat in the digital space requires a seamless IT security strategy. Threat hunting is an important building block in this concept, actively searching for cyber threats. This article provides answers to five common questions about threat hunting.
A career in IT security: The path to becoming a CISO
by Tina Siering
The professional field of IT security is an interesting career option due to the constantly high threat posed by cybercrime. One of the most responsible positions is that of the CISO, the Chief Information Security Officer. The CISO is the head of information security in an organization. He enjoys a future-proof, financially attractive job with varied tasks and creative freedom. This blog post describes the career path to the Chief Information Security Officer.
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Due to tense cyber security situation: German companies increase their investments in IT security
by Tina Siering
54 percent of German companies have significantly increased their spending on IT security in 2021 - according to the results of a recent IT security survey conducted by the German Internet Industry Association (eco). (eco). Due to the increased threat situation in the area of cybercrime, decision-makers in companies are now investing more in IT security.
Phishing, baiting, media dropping: Social engineers are responsible for the majority of all cyber attacks! In our article, you will learn how cyber criminals proceed with their attacks and how you can protect yourself and your company from these perfidious attack methods.
Read more … The 10 most common social engineering techniques - and how to protect yourself
secion's assessment of the security threats to companies following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine
by Tina Siering
Due to the war in Ukraine, secion provides an assessment of the threat situation for companies and examines the question of whether increased Russian attacks on companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can be identified. There is currently no evidence of an acute increase in the threat posed by Russian state actors in Western Europe, but there is increased public awareness of these cyberattacks. In addition, "third-party actors" are creating a new dynamic.
Hacking as a profession: How to become a penetration tester
by Tina Siering
Influenced by Hollywood, many people have a stereotype of the classic hacker in their minds. In movies, hackers are often loners who penetrate systems under time pressure and hounded by investigators. In fact, a career as a penetration tester also comes with exciting tasks and good career options. In reality, however, the work is usually somewhat less dramatic.
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The world's top 10 cybersecurity certifications
by Tina Siering
Anyone who wants to advance their career in the field of IT security cannot avoid acquiring cybersecurity certifications. This provides proof of skills and knowledge - improving the chances of finding an interesting and challenging job with a corresponding salary. But which awards are really worthwhile?
What is a DDoS attack - and how do I protect myself against it?
by Tina Siering
DDoS attacks have the potential to block the entire corporate network and even put visitors to your own website at risk. This article is about protective measures against DDoS attacks and why this form of cyber threat is so dangerous for corporate networks.
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Ransomware is currently one of the most dangerous threats for corporations. Generally, data that is encrypted during an attack is irrevocably lost. Only a backup can restore the information. This may no longer apply to the Hive ransomware. Researchers have found a way to crack the encryption.
Read more … Error in encryption algorithm: Master key for Hive ransomware decrypted
On the path to a job in IT security, the interview is waiting. In the interview, recruiters test knowledge in the field of IT. It makes sense to prepare yourself thematically for the questions. In the blog post, we show ten questions that recruiters often ask in the job interview.
Read more … These are 10 cyber security questions you can expect in a job interview