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The All-New C|EHv13 with New Learning Framework

Who is a Certified Ethical Hacker? Ethical hackers are information security professionals who are trained to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in networks and perform security assessments to prevent data breaches. Ethical hacking is a promising career path with extensive growth opportunities. Certified Ethical Hackers (CEH’s) hold various job titles in cybersecurity; their core work is…

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What is Vulnerability Analysis
How Does Vulnerability Analysis Work?

Did you know that 60% of all data breaches were made possible by unpatched vulnerabilities (Willis, V. 2019)? That staggering figure shows why a vulnerability assessment is critical to any cybersecurity strategy. There is no denying that every system has vulnerabilities. Detecting them quickly is key to properly identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating them. However, as…

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What Is Ethical Hacking
How Does Ethical Hacking Work? 

Though it may seem like it at first, ethical hacking isn’t a contradiction. While some individuals use their hacking knowledge for ill, others use it to help companies detect flaws in their IT environment. (Think of the difference between a burglar and a home security consultant: both are looking for vulnerabilities, but they do very…

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Interview: A Cybersecurity Expert Shares His Tips for System Hacking

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Nicola Kalderash https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPv81DDRIHQThreat actors engage in system hacking to access sensitive data and functions, escalate privileges, run malicious code, and conceal or destroy files. We asked Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Nicola Kalderash for his system hacking tips and insights. From the perspective of an ethical hacker, can you explain…

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Sophia Green - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: Information Security Expert Explains Vulnerability Analysis

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Sophia Greene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQaUcN3zG7c&feature=youtu.be Ethical hackers use vulnerability analysis to determine an organization’s level of exposure to various cyberthreats by examining its systems and networks for flaws, weaknesses, and oversights. Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) Sophia Greene sat down with EC-Council to explain the vulnerability analysis process and share her advice…

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Zakery Stufflebeam - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: A Security Engineer’s Guide to Ransomware Attack Response

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Zak Stufflebeam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMt3O2lfYyc Because ransomware has become such an issue in cybersecurity, EC-Council caught up with Zak Stufflebeam to talk about ransomware attacks, trends, and responses. The other big thing is making proper backups. So, if you have a correct backup procedure and policy in place, then if a…

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Samira Brawner - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: An Ethical Hacker Shares Her Tips for Successful Enumeration

A conversation with Certified Ethical Hacker Samira Brawner https://youtu.be/xbu3E2L3Sqs In ethical hacking, enumeration is the process of gathering information (usernames, group names, network sources, etc.) to discover potential attack vectors. It’s part of the first phase of ethical hacking and one of the most important steps for ethical hackers in understanding network vulnerabilities. The EC-Council…

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John York - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Interview: An Air Force Project Manager Explains How to Understand and Prevent Ransomware Attacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aS2VWlTtR8 Despite being just halfway through 2022, ransomware attacks have already caused significant damage this year. Last month alone, hackers targeted web hosting providers, healthcare systems, and major library services, among several other high-profile attacks. The EC-Council team caught up with John York, a Certified Ethical Hacker (C|EH) from the United States who currently works…

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What Are Footprinting and Reconnaissance?
What Are Footprinting and Reconnaissance?

Footprinting and reconnaissance are two essential steps in any security assessment (Hunt, 2021). They help provide a blueprint of an organization’s security posture and can uncover potential vulnerabilities. This article will discuss footprinting, reconnaissance, and different types of footprinting methodologies. We will also look at what information can be gathered through footprinting and how it…

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What Is a Certified Ethical Hacker?
What Is Ethical Hacking? Becoming an Ethical Hacker

It’s strange to think about, but imagine walking into a business and saying, “Yes, hello. I’d like to hack your entire computer network…ethically.” If the company was smart, they’d respond: “That sounds great—let’s talk.” The Need for Ethical Hacking Ethical hacking has become a highly in-demand field. Ethical hackers can conduct a variety of useful…

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