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Certified and Hired: These Cybersecurity Certifications Pay the Most!

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  Cybersecurity Certifications Beginner to advance Best Cybersecurity Certifications Cybersecurity certifications are highly respected in the industry and are crucialin advancing career prospects. Whether you aim to specialize in ethical hacking, penetration testing, incident handling, or security management, there is a certification tailored to your goals. Below is a comprehensive guide to the top cybersecurity certifications categorized from entry-level to advanced. Entry-Level Cybersecurity Certifications 1. CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Focus: Ethical hacking, penetration testing Key Domains: SQL injection, cryptography, IoT hacking, cloud security, malware threats Cost: $1,050–$1,119 (Training excluded) Exam Pattern: MCQ Questions: 125 Time Limit: 4 hours Passing Score: 65%–85% 2. CompTIA Security+ Focus: Core security operations, risk management Key Domains: Threat detection, access management, cryptography, compliance Cost: $392 Exam Pattern: MCQ and PBQ Question...
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Every Cybersecurity Tool You’ll Ever Need – Revealed!

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1. Reconnaissance Tools Recon-ng (Linux, Windows) : Modular OSINT tool for data gathering, APIs. theHarvester (Linux, Windows) : Gathers emails, subdomains from Google & LinkedIn. Nmap (Linux, Windows, macOS) : Network scanner for ports, OS, vulnerabilities. Zenmap (Linux, Windows, macOS) : Nmap’s GUI for visual scanning. DNSRecon (Linux, Windows) : DNS enumeration, domain records retrieval. Netdiscover (Linux) : Identifies live hosts in local networks. Maltego (Linux, Windows, macOS) : Data mining and visualization for OSINT. Unicornscan (Linux) : Asynchronous TCP/UDP scanner for large networks. p0f (Linux, Windows) : Passive OS fingerprinting via network traffic. Masscan (Linux) : Ultra-fast internet-wide port scanner. ZMap (Linux) : High-speed scanner for large IP ranges. 2. Vulnerability Scanning Tools OpenVAS (Linux) : Comprehensive vulnerability scanner for servers and networks. w3af (Linux, Windows) : Web application vulnerability scanner (SQLi, XSS). Nikto ...
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How These Hackers Are Making 7-Figure Incomes in Cybersecurity | Top Ways Hackers Earn 7-Figure Incomes

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 You Don’t Believe ! So, Who Are the Seven-Figure Six? Name: Santiago Lopez | Alias: @try_to_hack | Nationality: Argentinian “I am incredibly proud to see that my work is recognized and valued. Not because of the money, but because this achievement represents the information of companies and people being more secure than they were before, and that is incredible.” 2. Name: Mark Litchfield | Alias: @mlitchfield | Nationality: British “Hacking can open doors to anyone with a laptop and curiosity about how to break things. I hope our achievements will encourage other hackers young and old to test their skills, become part of our supportive community, rake in some extra $$$’s along the way and make the internet a much safer place for people.” 3. Name: Frans Rosen | Alias: @fransrosen | Nationality: Swedish Frans Rosén is a tech entrepreneur, bug bounty hunter and a Knowledge Advisor at Detectify, a security service for developers. He’s a frequent blogger at Detectify Labs and a to...
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Practice Live Virtual Machine: Metasploitable2 for Beginners : Walkthrough

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    Metasploitable2 Are you ready to practice ethical hacking and penetration testing? Metasploitable2 is a vulnerable virtual machine designed specifically for training purposes. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up Metasploitable2 easily on your system and start practicing various cybersecurity skills in a safe environment. Whether you’re a beginner or preparing for certification exams, mastering Metasploitable2 is a must! Introduction: Metasploitable2, developed by Rapid7, is a valuable tool designed for developing and executing exploits against vulnerable systems. This walkthrough outlines the step-by-step process of exploiting different ports on Metasploitable2 for educational purposes. Discovery Phase: The default login credentials for the Metasploitable2 machine is msfadmin:msfadmin. Figure 1: Metasploitable2 Machine Identifying the victim’s IP address using the ` ifconfig ` command. Figure 2: if...
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Top CTF Competitions to become a Hacker

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  Top CTF Competitions and Where to Practice Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions have grown into one of the most popular and effective ways to enhance cybersecurity skills. From reverse engineering to web exploitation, these competitions cover a wide range of challenges for beginners, students, and professionals. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the top CTF competitions across the globe and provide resources on where to practice if you’re preparing for these challenges. 1. DEF CON CTF (Elite-Level) Level : Advanced   Overview : Known as the most prestigious CTF in the cybersecurity world, DEF CON CTF attracts elite hackers and security professionals. The competition demands advanced knowledge in areas such as exploitation, reverse engineering, and complex cryptography. Teams from all over the globe compete for glory at the annual DEF CON hacking conference in Las Vegas.   Why It’s Elite : DEF CON CTF features real-world security challenges that mirror high-level, r...
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