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Tag: cybersecurity
System Hardening 101
“Hardening” is a term used by IT professionals to describe various processes used to make computer systems more secure against different kinds of attacks.
A Brief History of Stuxnet
In 2009 something happened that had never been done before in the history of computer malware. A digital weapon was released with the express purpose of attacking specific machines and causing them to fail, sometimes spectacularly.
The Rise and Fall of RC4
RC4 is a stream cipher and variable length key algorithm, and it was once the go-to cipher suite for web encryption. Then someone figured out how to break it.
Tips, Tricks, and Traps When Prepping for a GIAC Certification Exam
As a SANS Subject Matter Expert, I often get asked for tips on how to pass GIAC certification exams. Here are some tips and tricks I have learned.
Thoughts About Diversity
Diversity is one of the buzzwords of the day. But what does it really mean and why does it matter?
Making A GIAC Exam Index
Having a good index is critical to getting a decent GIAC exam score. Here are a few thoughts on making yours better.