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15 Top Cybersecurity Certifications for 2022

eSecurity Planet

SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner). SSCP from (ISC)2 is a mid-level certification designed for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets.

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Red Team vs Blue Team vs Purple Team: Differences Explained

eSecurity Planet

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. The team may be divided into sub-teams depending on the type of security controls it is responsible for, such as network security, endpoint security, or the security operations center (SOC).

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What Are the Best Cybersecurity Certifications in 2023?

SecureWorld News

Certifications are achieved by completing exams and courses which test the individual's aptitude. Some courses are tailored to a specific discipline, while others may be broader, covering areas such as network security , ethical hacking, and more. The Complete Cyber Security Course: Network Security!

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Just What Does It Take to Develop a Career in the Cybersecurity Domain?

IT Security Guru

Here’s a brief overlook of the kind of specializations you can earn if you decide to take a plunge into cybersecurity: Penetration testing (or, pentesting). Secure Software Development. Secure DevOps. IoT (Internet of Things) Security. Web/Mobile Application security. System Administrator (or, sysadmin).

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Collaborate with your organization’s IT and security teams to fix the vulnerabilities by deploying software updates, changing settings, establishing security measures, or adhering to best practices advocated by tool and security experts. Also read: Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?

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Top Cybersecurity Accounts to Follow on Twitter

eSecurity Planet

In recent years, Cluley has been well-known for his cybersecurity analysis, blog, and award-winning podcast Smashing Security. Longtime network and system administrator Jack Daniel is a technology community activist, mentor, and storyteller. Read more: Top IT Asset Management Tools for Security.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

Always keep your eyes open to control-rights of the senior IT managers or systems administrators with the authority to configure servers, firewalls, cloud storage, and file-sharing (or another network privilege).