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Q&A: How certifying in-house IT staffers as cyber analysts, pen testers can boost SMB security

The Last Watchdog

So, for instance, we can walk through the benefits of sending, say a system administrator or help desk technician, through CompTIA CertMaster Learn , a self-paced eLearning platform that helps prepare them to earn the CompTIA Security+ certification. Related: The ‘gamification’ of cybersecurity training.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Determine which assets, systems, and networks should be tested for vulnerabilities. Define the boundaries and components of the system that will be evaluated. These settings specify which systems or networks to scan, which vulnerabilities to look for, and any special criteria or exclusions to use.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Beyond MITRE ATT&CK

ForAllSecure

Just because you have a tool, like ATT&CK, you might not realize its full potential without someone being there to guide you … at least in the beginning. Frank, now the chief innovation officer and co founder of Tidal Security, returns to The Hacker Mind to discuss the ATT&CK, only this time from the perspective of his new company.