Author Archives: swlasecurity
How to Stop ISPs From Selling Your Browsing Habits
Laws are changing in the US as to what ISPs can do with collected customers’ browsing habits. We explore methods by which to stop this invasion of privacy.
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
CompTIA has a new exam that fits in between Security+ and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP). It is a practical exam designed to test real-world knowledge.
How to Install VirtualBox Guest Additions in Security Onion 14.05
A quick walkthrough on how to install VirtualBox Guest Additions in Security Onion 14.05.
No Man’s Sky and Risk Management
No Man’s Sky, the highly-anticipated game of 2016 had some major issues in the PC edition. We discuss how these pitfalls could have been avoided with risk management techniques.
8 Common Types of Malware
Malware is a “catch all” phrase when used in everyday terms, but when you dive deep into the different types of malware, you soon find more.
10 Steps to Securing The Endpoint
Endpoint security is an often-overlooked aspect of securing a network. Here are 10 ways to make endpoint security a top priority.
Should I Become a Cybersecurity Practitioner (CSX)?
With all the different certifications in the cyber-security field, what is the right one to take? Cybersecurity Security Practitioner should be a consideration.
Why Isn’t Two-Factor Authentication Adopted?
Two-factor authentication offers more protection for accounts across the web. Most major providers offer it, but it still has a low adoption rate.
XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
Cross-site scripting is one of the most popular attacks on the Internet, and has been for the last decade. We explore what it is and find out why it is so popular, plus how you can prevent it as a systems administrator or web administrator.
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