Joseph Ochieng
A brief history of Wireless Networks The first professional wireless network was developed at the University of Hawaii in 1969. The first commercial wireless network, WaveLAN product, was developed in 1986 by NCR. The second generation of wireless networks known as GSM was deployed in 1992. New standards were adopted every nine years, and in … Read more
Incident Response Incident response is an organized approach addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber-attack, also known as a security incident, computer incident, or IT incident. A cyber-attack such as data breach can cause havoc to an organization and, therefore, should be handled in a way that will probably limit damage … Read more
Ethical hacking is the science of testing your computers ,and networks for security vulnerabilities and plugging the loopholes you find before guys with malicious intentions get a chance to exploit them. Ethical, for the sake of professional security testing techniques covered in this article, has been used to mean, conforming to accepted professional standards of … Read more
Introduction Despite being a concept that was born fifty years ago, virtualization has advanced and can satisfy complex applications currently being developed. Half of all servers run on Virtual Machines (VMs), and the IDC predicts that close to 70% of entire computer workloads will run on VMs by 2024. As virtualization components increase and the … Read more
Cyber Threat Hunting – Introduction Cyber threat hunting is the process of proactively hunting for attackers or malware that are lurking in your network system and may have laid undetected. Just like real-life hunting, cyber threat hunting can be quite challenging and requires a uniquely trained professional with considerable patience, creativity, critical thinking, and a … Read more
Network Security Policy – Abstract The organization’s network security policy is an official document that lays out the security expectations of the organization. The Network Security Policy outlines the security processes and the sanctions to be faced by those who fail to comply with the stated doctrines. Lack of a well-defined network security policy may … Read more
Introduction to IT Auditing The constant advancement of technology has dramatically changed how most organizations operate. The developments have seen pen and paper transactions replaced with computerized online data entry application, instead of keys and locks for filing cabinets, strong passwords and identification codes are being used to restrict access to electronic files. Implementation of … Read more
Introduction to Computer Forensics Computer Forensics is used to answer two of the most commonly asked questions about hacking attempts and data breaches: How did the attack happen? Is there a possibility of recurrence, and can such threats be prevented from ever happening again in the future? There are no specific answers to these questions … Read more
Cyber threat analysis is the process of assessing the cyber activities and capabilities of unknown intelligence entities or criminals. A cybersecurity threat or “cyber threat” can be defined as a malicious act that seeks to disrupt digital life. This act could be the disruption of a communication pathway, the damage of data, or stealing data. … Read more