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Is Information Security the Right Profession for Me?

Linux Academy

Wondering if information security is the right profession for you? I’ve been working in information security for many years and have had the opportunity to fill a variety of roles. In this post, I’ll fill you in about some of the available jobs in information security and what it takes to succeed in each one.

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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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Report Reveals Top Cyber Threats, Trends of 2023 First Half

SecureWorld News

The Critical Start Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team analyzed a range of intelligence sources, such as customer data, open-source intelligence, vulnerability research, social media monitoring, and Dark Web monitoring to identify the most pressing cybersecurity threats of the first half of 2023.

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Backups | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

I’m sure most of us have, and we were grateful when our data was successfully restored. As information security professionals, it may not be our job to manage system backups, but it is our job to realize the importance backups have in the realm of information security. Not a pretty picture, is it?

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March Intro | Roadmap to Securing Your Infrastructure

Linux Academy

In the information security industry, one thing we cannot do is become stagnant. Importance of data backups. Believe it or not, backups are one of the most important pieces of security. You may not think backups and security are related, but they most definitely are. Data backups are a large part of being prepared!

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How Certifications Can Help You Land a Position | Hacking In to Cybersecurity

Linux Academy

To put it bluntly, there is always someone that wants yours or your organization’s data: Nation-state actors: These are individuals that work for their government, usually the most elite hackers. This could range from credit card information to the information needed to steal identities to a company’s proprietary data.

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Optimizing PCI compliance in financial institutions

CIO Business Intelligence

In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance. Financial institutions must ensure the protection of sensitive personal information, most commonly payment card data, to maintain, trust and meet various regulatory requirements.

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