Category: CISSP

Understanding AAA: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

June 13, 2024

Hello friends, today we’ll delve into the concepts of AAA in security. AAA stands for Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting. In this post, we’ll discuss what it means to implement AAA in a system or security policy, define these terms precisely, and provide examples of how AAA is achieved in various systems. We’ll also explore some … More Understanding AAA: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting

Understanding the Fundamentals of Information Security: A Comprehensive Recap

June 13, 2024

Hello friends. In this blog post, we will be doing a quick recap, a sort of revision, of what we have discussed so far about the security framework, information security policy, and the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This recap is based on Visio drawings I developed while preparing for CISSP some time back. These … More Understanding the Fundamentals of Information Security: A Comprehensive Recap

Understanding CIA and Its Universe: A Deep Dive into Information Security

June 13, 2024

Welcome back! In this blog post, we’ll continue our discussion on the fundamental principles of information security, focusing on the CIA triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—and its inverse, DAD (Disclosure, Alteration, and Destruction). We’ll also delve into related concepts like non-repudiation, privacy, and examples that illustrate these terms. The CIA Triad Confidentiality Confidentiality ensures that information … More Understanding CIA and Its Universe: A Deep Dive into Information Security

Understanding Security Governance through Principles and Policies

June 13, 2024

Welcome, friends! We continue our journey through Chapter One of the Sybex Ninth Edition book, which covers security governance through principles and policies. In our previous three videos, we discussed security principles and how we derive security policies. We also explored how security is developed using a security framework and the different steps in conceiving … More Understanding Security Governance through Principles and Policies

The Relevance of Mathematics to the Real World: A Deep Dive into Theory and Practice

June 13, 2024

Hello friends, This is an interesting question that I’ve been asked many times: “How does math relate to the real world?” Recently, while explaining algebra to my kids, this question came up again. It’s fascinating because we constantly use math in the real world, whether in arithmetic or algebra, and there are many engineering marvels … More The Relevance of Mathematics to the Real World: A Deep Dive into Theory and Practice

How i passed CISSP – A Minimalistic Approach to Success

June 1, 2024

Hey friends! Today, I’m excited to dive into a topic that’s close to my heart: mastering the CISSP exam. Passing this exam was a significant milestone for me, and I want to share the strategy that worked wonders for me. Now, let’s make one thing clear from the start: there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to acing … More How i passed CISSP – A Minimalistic Approach to Success

Mastering Security Governance: Principles and Policies for Success

June 1, 2024

When diving into the complex world of information security, one of the fundamental concepts to grasp is security governance. This is aptly introduced in Chapter One: Security Governance through Principles and Policies in Sybex 9E book for #CISSP preparation. Understanding Security and Governance We all know what security is: the act of protecting something. But … More Mastering Security Governance: Principles and Policies for Success

Mastering CISSP: The Art of Symmetric Key Cryptography with Karan Arjun

May 24, 2024

Mastering CISSP: The Art of Symmetric Key Cryptography with Karan Arjun Hello friends, welcome back! It’s time for the 27th episode of our thrilling series, “Concepts of CISSP”. Buckle up, as we dive deep into the world of cryptography, focusing on symmetric key cryptography in Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering. What We’ve Covered So … More Mastering CISSP: The Art of Symmetric Key Cryptography with Karan Arjun

Understanding the Foundational Principles of Cybersecurity – A Beginner’s Guide

May 22, 2024

Hello Friends, Today, I want to share with you some fundamental concepts of cybersecurity, essential for anyone starting a career in this field. Whether you’re contemplating a career switch to cybersecurity or are already working in information technology and slowly transitioning into this domain, understanding these core principles is crucial. Regardless of the specific team … More Understanding the Foundational Principles of Cybersecurity – A Beginner’s Guide

Symmetric Key Cryptography and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange

May 16, 2024

Symmetric Key Cryptography and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange Hello friends! Welcome back to another discussion on cryptography. Today, we’ll delve deeper into symmetric key cryptography and explore why it doesn’t suffice for all our encryption needs. We’ll also dive into the fascinating world of the Diffie-Hellman key exchange. A Quick Recap Let’s start with a brief … More Symmetric Key Cryptography and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange