Certified: The Security+ Prepcast

Documentation is the connective tissue that holds a secure environment together, enabling repeatability, accountability, and informed decision-making across teams and time. In this episode, we explor…

Change at the technical level affects more than just configurations—it can ripple through applications, dependencies, and user experiences in complex and unexpected ways. In this episode, we dive int…

A successful change doesn’t end with approval—it must be implemented carefully and maintained with consistency. In this episode, we cover critical operational elements of change management, including…

Security is not just a technical concern—it’s deeply intertwined with business processes, especially when it comes to change management. In this episode, we examine key business elements that drive s…

Change is inevitable in IT environments, but without structure, even small adjustments can introduce security gaps or operational disruptions. This episode introduces change management as a formalize…

Deception technologies play a unique and powerful role in cybersecurity by proactively misleading, confusing, or delaying attackers while providing valuable insight into their methods and intentions.…

Physical security remains a vital—if sometimes overlooked—component of cybersecurity, especially when protecting facilities, data centers, and physical access points. In this episode, we explore the …

Security programs are only as strong as their weakest uncovered areas—and that’s where gap analysis and Zero Trust come into play. This episode introduces gap analysis as a structured approach to ide…

Cybersecurity is not only about prevention—it’s also about proof, accountability, and enforcement. In this episode, we examine non-repudiation and the AAA model—Authentication, Authorization, and Acc…

The CIA Triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—forms the foundational model upon which nearly all cybersecurity principles and practices are built. In this episode, we explore each pillar…

Compensating and directive controls often serve as the bridge between policy and practice, offering essential flexibility and guidance in environments where standard controls may not be viable. This …

In the second half of our discussion on control types, we explore detective, corrective, compensating, and directive controls—each of which plays a crucial role in identifying and responding to secur…

Security controls are not only categorized by function, but also by the role they play in the security lifecycle—specifically, whether they are preventive, deterrent, detective, corrective, compensat…

While cybersecurity often emphasizes digital threats, physical security controls are just as vital, forming the first line of defense against unauthorized access to systems, data centers, and critica…

Security controls can be grouped into several major categories—technical, managerial, and operational—each playing a distinct but complementary role in securing modern enterprise environments. This e…

Security controls are the foundation of every cybersecurity strategy, providing the rules, tools, and enforcement mechanisms that protect data, systems, and operations from internal and external thre…