Month: August 2024

Domain3: Understanding Security Architecture and Engineering in CISSP

August 12, 2024

Introduction:Welcome back, friends, to the ongoing series titled “Concepts of CISSP.” Today, we’re diving into Domain 3, which focuses on Security Architecture and Engineering. Before we explore this domain, let’s recap the foundational concepts covered in Domains 1 and 2. Recap of Domain 1 and 2:In Domain 1, we laid the groundwork by discussing the … More Domain3: Understanding Security Architecture and Engineering in CISSP

A Future Ransomware Attack exploiting the CrowdStrike Incident Vulnerabilities

August 1, 2024

Timeline of Events Day 1: Discovery and Initial Breach 08:00 AMA group of sophisticated cybercriminals identifies a vulnerability in the CrowdStrike Falcon software, based on the incident from July 2024. They exploit an unpatched version running on the IT systems of a major metropolitan hospital and an international airline. 09:30 AMThe attackers breach the hospital’s … More A Future Ransomware Attack exploiting the CrowdStrike Incident Vulnerabilities

The Ripple Effect of the CrowdStrike Incident – An Expanded Attack Surface and Potential Future Threats

August 1, 2024

The CrowdStrike incident in July 2024, which resulted in the blue screen of death (BSOD) affecting millions of Windows computers globally, not only highlighted vulnerabilities within IT infrastructure but also potentially handed malicious actors new clues about weak points to exploit. This incident underscores the increased attack surface area and the heightened risk of future … More The Ripple Effect of the CrowdStrike Incident – An Expanded Attack Surface and Potential Future Threats