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Top 5 Tips to Improve Your Linux Desktop Security 2017

Galido

Having Linux as your operating system is one of the better decisions you can make concerning your computer’s security. Having this OS on your desktop allows you to relax a little bit when it comes to many forms of security breaches, which would probably inflict serious damage to less security-oriented systems.

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Security vs Compliance | Hacking In To Cybersecurity

Linux Academy

Basically what happens is we have a group of people who come together to architect some parts of a security program, usually through legislation or regulatory frameworks, that says “this is what you need to have a fully functioning security program.” Security Defined. Security vs Compliance.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

ForAllSecure

I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Tennisha: It wasn't some point I decided, alright, you know, well I can't help myself, but I can definitely help. Vamosi: So what am I missing here.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Diversity

ForAllSecure

I've got a lot of industry certifications, but having all those paper degrees proved to be a poor equivalent to having actual hands on experience in information security. Tennisha: It wasn't some point I decided, alright, you know, well I can't help myself, but I can definitely help. Vamosi: So what am I missing here.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: How To Become A 1337 Hacker

ForAllSecure

Playing Capture the Flag challenges you to solve problems creatively -- something that is missing in computer science programs. And it’s something that is often missing in computer science programs--creativity. Yeah, I think there's definitely a well-established Jeopardy style like flavor and style of capture the flag.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Industrial Control Systems

ForAllSecure

So there’s a need, a definite need, for information security professionals to have access to industrial control systems -- not virtual, but actual hands on systems -- so they can learn. In a moment I’ll introduce you to someone who is trying to do that--bring ICS equipment to security conferences.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Crimeware As A Service

ForAllSecure

The LockBit ransomware gang no longer offers just one service, like ransomware, but multiple services, like anti-analysis tools and bug bounty programs. At the time of this podcast, Lockbit accounts for 40% of the ransomware present today and it hits both Windows and Linux machines. What do we do? Do we put it in our budget?

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