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  Cyber Security Awareness: Safeguarding Your Team in the Digital Era In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the dynamics of the workforce have undergone a seismic shift. Remote work has become the new norm, and with it comes a surge in cyber threats. Cybersecurity awareness is no longer a luxury but a necessity, especially when considering the safety of your employees whether they are in the office, at home, or on the move. Unraveling the Landscape of Cyber Threats The Evolution Post-Pandemic The digital landscape has witnessed a paradigm shift, and cybercriminals are capitalizing on this transformation. Phishing attacks , ransomware , and other malicious activities have surged dramatically, targeting vulnerabilities in remote work setups. The Human Element: A Vulnerable Link Employees, unwittingly or not, often become the entry point for cyber threats. The lack of awareness regarding cyber hygiene leaves organizations exposed to attacks. A single click on a malicious link can lead to
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Unveiling Subnet Masks: Navigating the Maze of IP Addressing

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In the vast landscape of networking, where data zips across the globe at lightning speeds, the humble subnet mask stands as a silent guardian, ensuring that your data packets reach their intended destinations accurately. If you've ever found yourself puzzled by the cryptic world of IP addresses and subnet masks, fear not! In this blog, we'll embark on a journey to demystify subnet masks, unravel their significance, and equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the world of networking with confidence. What's an IP Address Again? Imagine the Internet as a gigantic metropolis, with every device connected to it being a unique building. Just like each building has an address, every device on a network needs an address to send and receive data. This is where IP addresses come into play. An IP address is a numerical label assigned to each device, allowing them to communicate in this digital city. The Role of Subnet Masks Now, let's dive into the concept of subnet masks
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Pandemic Driven Cyber Security

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 Pandemic Driven Cyber Security Ever since the COVID-19 broke out in Dec-2019, the foundations of Cyber Security Policies, Processes & Operations were slightly getting disturbed and displaced Geographically and within a Quarter - in March 2020, when it was finally declared a Global Pandemic a major change in the IT Processes and Operations were observed with almost all the Employees expected to be "Working From Home"  now and still run the show for their Companies. This change was persistent across all Business sectors. The 3 major areas that saw a sudden vertical rise in the adoption were   Cloud Infrastructure Adoption Secured Remote Access & Collaboration Tools   SASE (Secure Access Secure Edge) Solutions  Employees, who were used to work within the Office Premise were now conveyed to Work From Home, with manageable efforts to keep the show running. The Users who started working from Home now experience full freedom from their Home    Wi-Fi, without any Office /IT
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Next Step in your IT Career

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Next Step in your IT Career Ever wondered what could be the next step in your IT career after achieving CCNA, MCSA, MCSE or even just after completing your IT Graduation.  Jump right into the Network Security field by enrolling for this Comprehensive course on  CheckPoint Firewall Administration R80   What next ?  The perfect choice after completing your CCNA, MCSA or MCSE should be to get into the Network Security field. It is a highly rewarding career with plethora of Offerings. The best point would be to start with a "Next Generation Firewall" (NGFW)   and slowly and gradually learn various other Security solutions like Intrusion Prevention, Web Application Firewall, DDoS and a few more. Apparently after gaining enough knowledge on the Security Products, you can opt for advanced Certifications like Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or the  Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). One can also opt for Security Monitoring & Analyst career for Security
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