The Cyber Patch

CompTIA Feature: A Day in the Life of an Information Security Consultant

CompTIA spoke with Lomar about his professional experience, and he offered direction to those interested in entering the cybersecurity field.

Career Development

Part 1: The Beginning – My Journey to InfoSec

I began learning different programming languages to build programs I could share with friends. As none of my friends understood how I was doing what I was doing, and I felt like a genius. Wanting to re-live that feeling repeatedly, I began developing my programming skills more and more.

Career Development

Caribbean Cyber Support Team Feature: Lomar Lilly

Lomar wears many hats under the umbrella of Information Security Consultant with Symptai Consulting Ltd in Jamaica and a member of the CCST group. He is passionate about the field of Cyber Security and enjoys giving clients peace of mind through his expertise.

Vulnerability

Beginner's Guide: Understanding SQL Injections

SQL injection (SQLi), is an attack on a web application by compromising its database through malicious SQL statements. As it's a common attack, let's examine what it is, how it happens, and how to defend yourself from it.

Cyber Knowledge

Security Through Obscurity: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Security Through Obscurity is based on the premise that the secrecy of specific details or functions of a system can ensure Security. Let's explore this concept in its entirety to expose the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Cyber Knowledge

The 'S' in HTTPS is For 'Secure' Not 'Safe'

"Ensure that the website you are browsing or entering confidential information such as usernames, passwords, or credit card information uses HTTPS." While this tip is vital to bear in mind when browsing the web, many misunderstand it, and this article seeks to set the record straight.

Cyber Tips

Combating Insider Threats

Insider Threats represents the primary vector for 60% of data breaches, organizations need to examine the threats walking through their door every day with as much thoroughness as they show when securing the perimeter from external threats.

Cyber Knowledge

Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Responsibility

40% of employees believe that they assume no responsibility for securing information. This thought is why many organizations place the responsibility of cybersecurity on their IT departments' shoulders, but adequate security must be a companywide endeavor.

Cyber Knowledge

Classifying Cybercriminals

With law enforcement agencies continually challenged when finding, arresting, charging, and proving cybercrimes. This post will discuss five different classifications of these cybercriminals.

Cyber Knowledge

Understanding The Cyber Kill Chain

The cyber kill chain is a way to understand the sequence of events involved in cyberattacks from the early reconnaissance stages to data exfiltration.

Cyber Tips

How To Prevent Your Phone From Getting Hacked

There are many ways a hacker can get into your phone and steal personal and critical information. Here are a few tips to ensure that you are not a victim of phone hacking

Cyber Knowledge

Wi-Fi Hacking Methodology

Here are the steps an attacker or security professional might take when trying to exploit these networks.

Cyber Knowledge

VoIP: Threats and Attacks

Since VoIP shares the same infrastructure with a traditional data network, it inherits all security problems from data network. Furthermore, VoIP also has its own security problems coming from new protocols and network components.

Cyber Tips

Maintaining WLAN Security

It is easier for hackers to exploit the vulnerabilities of wireless networks to gain access to potentially secured networks. Without proper WLAN security, the integrity of valuable information can be compromised.

Cyber Knowledge

Threats to IoT Devices

In recent years, IoT has become embroiled in controversy related to security and privacy issues. Anything connected to the Internet is open to threats. Here are five significant threats that affect IoT devices.

Cyber Tips

DDoS Attacks: Detection and Defense Mechanisms

Distributed denial of service or DDoS is a well-known attack within the cybersecurity world. However, despite being around for a long time, it does not show any signs of slowing down

Cyber Knowledge

These Search Engines are Great for Passive Information Gathering

The Information Gathering phase is the most critical phase of any penetration test. It is the first phase of every security assessment. Information Gathering focuses on collecting as much information as possible about a target.

Cyber Knowledge

4 Wayback Machine Alternatives

The Wayback Machine is not the only digital archive available today, and this post aims to highlight and discuss four alternatives and their key features.

Cyber Knowledge

Types of Penetration Testing

Based on the level of intrusion provided by the client, the most relevant type of penetration test is used to assess the target system. There are five main types of penetration tests.

Career Development

Part 3: The New Beginning – My Journey to Infosec

Today, I’m a Senior Information Security Consultant, still pursuing growth and certifications. Pursuing certifications, However, have taken on a different meaning for me.

Career Development

Part 2: The Turning Point – My Journey to InfoSec

I enrolled in the module, “Software and System Security,” which gave me hands-on experience in other areas of Security, such as system and network security. I credit a lot of my exposure and development to this module even though I enrolled in every Security related module the University had.

Career Development

Which Should I Pursue? Cybersecurity or Information Security

Cybersecurity vs. Information Security debate can be the wrong way to approach two things that are so complementary to each other. If you are not sure whether to pursue a career in Cybersecurity or Information Security, try courses in both! And go with the one you enjoy most.

Personal Development

How Do I Stay Motivated?

It is important to note that motivation starts within. Find it, keep it, and make it work for you.

Personal Development

Don't Be Afraid To FAIL!

Nobody likes to fail, but it’s important for our growth. Instead of fearing failure, see it as an unpleasant reality that will accelerate your growth, if you embrace it.

Cyber Knowledge

Biggest Cybersecurity Threat for 2019

This cyber threat impacted at least 948 government agencies, educational establishments, and health-care providers at a potential cost of over $7.5 billion in JUST the USA.

Cyber Tips

Cyber Tips: Avoiding Ransomware

If infected with ransomware, DO NOT PAY the ransom. It only encourages and funds these attackers and even if the ransom is paid, there is no guarantee that you will be able to regain access to your data.