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SANS GXPN SEC660 Review

I have organized this review by day and have given a general synopsis of what occurred in the classroom as well as concepts we learned. Over my time in this course, I gained the sense that it was designed to give you the extra knowledge you’ll need to begin or continue working towards senior level penetration testing and some strategies to think about and implement when your junior testers are looking to you as the last man standing between the success or failure of an engagement....

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Ransomeware 101: How it Works and How to Protect Your Data

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or encrypt data until a sum of money, or ‘ransom,’ is paid. The rise of ransomware is alarming; it began as a minor nuisance on the periphery of the digital world but has morphed into a widespread threat that has claimed victims across the globe, including major corporations, government agencies, and healthcare providers. In 2020 alone, it was estimated that ransomware attacks caused global damages of up to $20 billion, a number that continues to grow each year.

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The Anatomy of a Penetration Test: Step-by-Step Breakdown

As the digital landscape continues to expand and evolve, organizations across the globe face an ever-growing range of cyber threats. With the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals, ensuring the security and integrity of systems and data has become more challenging than ever. In this context, penetration testing has emerged as a crucial component of any robust cybersecurity strategy.

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