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The 8 Cybersecurity Domains You Need To Know

The cybersecurity field can often feel quite overwhelming, filled with technical jargon and complexity. However, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² developed a framework that arranges cybersecurity into eight domains. These domains are defined by the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). That was a mouthful but don’t

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Understanding a Data Breach: Is Your Data Really Safe

Imagine waking up tomorrow to find your entire digital life splashed across the internet. Your bank details, medical history, and those embarrassing selfies you thought were safely hidden – all out there for the world to see. That would be a nightmare. Unfortunately, it is also possible especially with the increase of cyberattacks and data

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What is Identity Theft? How To Recognize and Defend Against It

What if you woke up one morning and your bank account has been drained, or you can no longer access your social media accounts because it belongs to someone else? Identity theft has become one of the scariest threats online because it’s more than someone just stealing your wallet. These cybercriminals can access all your

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What is an Impersonation Attack? How To Identify The Fakes

Impersonation attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Cybercriminals are leveraging the power of social engineering to bypass the most secure systems. Whether it’s a fake boss, friend, or family member, these attacks may slip through quite easily and often unnoticed. So, what is an impersonation attack and how can we identify the fakes? What

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What is Cyber Security Awareness Month And Awareness Training

October is International Cybersecurity (or cyber security) Awareness Month! The aim of this initiative is to educate and empower everyone about cybersecurity and staying safe online. You’re probably wondering why both cyber security and cybersecurity have been used so far. Surely there’s only one correct way to spell the word. Right? Well, your awareness training

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What is a Man-in-the-Middle Attack? Data Hijacking And How To Prevent It

Picture this: You are sitting at your favourite coffee shop, sipping a latte and connecting to the free Wi-Fi to check your bank account details. You’re planning your next big purchase and want to check how much money you have available to spend right now. What if someone was secretly watching your every move, from

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