WHAT DO YOU NEED TO INSTALL? — Add-ons are applications that you install on your browser as extensions. They offer your browser more than the built in functionality. Some of the functionalities that come with these add-ons include blocking ads, password management, creating virtual private networks (VPN) among others. For someone in the info-sec world, there are…

WHAT TOOLS DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) refers to collection about a data of a target (organization or person) using publicly accessible information. …

WHAT SHOULD YOU WATCH OUT FOR? — Data breaches can have a significant impact on a business or organization. It is important to be aware of what mechanisms adversaries can use to compromise you. Here are some of the top cyber attacks you should watch out for. 1. Social Engineering — obtaining information while impersonating someone else…

SEND ENCRYPTED EMAILS USING MAILVELOPE No one would like to have their communications intercepted and someone having access to them. The risk is even higher if the communication contains sensitive information. You can secure your email communication by using this free tool to encrypt your information before sending it. For successful and secure communication, the…

GOOGLE HUNT TOOL — OSINT — Open Source Intelligence is gathering information that is publicly accessible. …

LastPass PASSWORD MANAGER Keeping a password safe can be a difficult task. This combined with the best practice guidelines on use of passwords such as; not repeating your password in multiple sites combined with password complexity requirements makes this difficult task even harder. While not refuting the fact that these strategies are meant…

ENABLING 2-STEP VERIFICATION ‘2FA’ You have probably heard of the term ‘2FA’. If not, 2FA stands for Two Factor Authentication which is part of the multi-factor authentication mechanism that one can implement to secure how they access their accounts, services, platforms or even physical locations. Social media and email platforms…

Are you a newbie in the cybersecurity world or still trying to figure it out? Have you been wondering how to start your cybersecurity career? Here is a guide to help you get started. This guide comprises of courses to get you started. …