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 CISSP(Certified Information System Security Professional) is a globally recognized certification in the Information Security market. It can be said that CISSP certification is equivalent to an ISI mark for Information Security professionals(No one can beat you). Individuals take up this certification to show their expertise in designing, engineering, and managing the entire security posture of an organization. There are seven wonders, seven seas, and seven seasons so without changing that wonder number, I will tell you seven reasons to pursue CISSP Certification. 1. CISSP certificate will maximize your career potential:  According to the (ISC)2 workforce study, there is a shortage of 2.9 million people in the Cybersecurity workforce. Hence, there are a lot of job opportunities rushing to open your door. All you have to do is get a CISSP certificate for yourself. By the way, if I own a company, I will definitely look for a CISSP certified professional for my Information secur...

Ransomware is a category of malware that encrypts the file of its victim. To obtain access to a victim's system, ransomware attackers frequently use social engineering techniques like phishing. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim in exchange for restoring access to the data. It can be disastrous to an individual or an organization.  Asymmetric encryption is used by ransomware. It is a type of cryptography that encrypts and decrypts a file using a pair of keys. Ransomware encrypts valuable files and demands a ransom to unlock them. Without access to a private key, it is almost impossible to decrypt the files being held for ransom. Malware needs an attack vector to form its presence on an endpoint before encrypting files. What is the most prevalent method for ransomware to target a victim? Attackers use custom Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to target particular organizations based on their ability or need to pay significant ransoms. In some cases, such as e...

 In today's digital world, we are inundated by a lot of information, from emails to website data, videos, photos, and many other documents, all travelling from the WWW (World Wide Web) to your computer, phone, or TV. As a result, there are infinite probabilities for the data to be stolen or intercepted by cybercriminals. But as we know, if there is a villain, there will always be a hero. And our hero, who protects all our data, is called Encryption. What is Encryption? Encryption is a method of converting plaintext into ciphertext (random placement of alphabets and numbers). As you can notice in the preceding image, “client 1” is sending a message to “client 2”. The message sent has been encrypted. And, “client 2“ would decrypt the message with the assistance of a decryption key. This approach helps us to maintain and protect the confidentiality of data.  The importance of data encryption Below are the two main reasons why data encryption is essential. 1. Privacy: Either in ...

 We all understand how important security is for any organization, irrespective of their type and size. The Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform is one of the most flexible and secure cloud services available today. As a result, there is a growing demand for candidates who understand AWS security. If you're a qualified applicant searching for work in the AWS security area, here's a list of interview questions to help you land your dream job. 1. What does AWS mean by cloud security? Ans. In order to meet core security and compliance requirements such as data locality, protection, and integrity by utilizing AWS cloud security comprehensive services and features. 2. How can you monitor your AWS applications using AWS WAF? Ans. WAF  is a Layer 7 Virtual firewall from AWS is a tool for protecting web applications against typical attacks and bots that may damage availability, breach security, or consume unnecessary resources. As a part of AWS, WAF establishes Layer 7 security rules th...