For a security researcher and analyst, references to this position include a “white hat hacker” or an “ethical hacker,” but more commonly and probably more preferred would be a “penetration tester.” I am going to go with a security researcher title. Nowadays, the term ‘hacker’ has negative connotations to it, rightfully so I might add, but, to me, I don’t think that it should … [Read more...]
The Insider Threat: History and Defense
In cyber security, the “Insider Threat” refers to potential actions taken by people within an organization that can cause harm, as opposed to hackers attacking from the outside. Sometimes an insider takes actions maliciously with intent to steal data or cause damage. In other cases, the insider takes actions accidentally by clicking a link or sharing information because they … [Read more...]
