CISSP Interactive Navigation – Complete Interactive Study Guide (All 8 Domains) – Master every CISSP domain with visual models, formula drills, and 160 scenario-based practice questions by a working CISSP professional
May 15, 2026
Category: CISSP
Reverse Social Engineering: When the Attacker Becomes the Expert You Trust
May 14, 2026
Reverse social engineering flips the script — the attacker poses as an authority figure so employees come to them for help. Learn the three-step attack cycle: sabotage, marketing, and support. … More Reverse Social Engineering: When the Attacker Becomes the Expert You Trust
FTP Security: Risks, SFTP Migration, and Securing File Transfer
May 14, 2026
FTP transmits credentials and data in cleartext, making it vulnerable to sniffing and MITM attacks. Covers SFTP migration, anonymous FTP risks, and traffic security controls. … More FTP Security: Risks, SFTP Migration, and Securing File Transfer
The npm Supply Chain Attack
May 13, 2026
On May 11, 2026, over 170 npm packages were poisoned in a coordinated supply chain attack targeting TanStack, Mistral AI, UiPath, and OpenSearch. This post breaks down what happened, why it matters, and what every professional needs to know — with dedicated insights for CISSP, CCSP, and AAISM certification candidates. … More The npm Supply Chain Attack
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
Understanding the CrowdStrike Incident of July 2024
July 24, 2024
In July 2024, the digital world was rocked by a significant event: the CrowdStrike incident. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what happened, why it happened, and how the issue is being resolved. This incident, involving CrowdStrike’s Falcon software, caused disruptions to over 8 million Windows computers globally, impacting critical services and daily operations … More Understanding the CrowdStrike Incident of July 2024
Understanding the Bell-LaPadula Model for Secure Computing Systems
June 15, 2024
Hello friends, welcome back! In this blog post, we will delve into the March 1976 research paper by Elliott Bell and Leonard LaPadula, commonly referred to as the Bell-LaPadula model. This landmark research paper, titled “Secure Computer System Unified Exposition and Multics Interpretation,” is foundational in the field of computer security. It provides a unified … More Understanding the Bell-LaPadula Model for Secure Computing Systems
Understanding Cryptography: A Comprehensive Overview
June 13, 2024
Cryptography might seem uninteresting or daunting if not properly introduced. For those not involved in networking, network security, or security engineering, this topic can be quite challenging. However, understanding cryptography is crucial in today’s digital world. Drawing from my own experience as an electronics and communication engineering graduate, I know that even with a technical … More Understanding Cryptography: A Comprehensive Overview
