Certified: The Security+ Prepcast

Security automation offers more than just saved time—it fundamentally transforms how teams operate by embedding consistency, speed, and scalability into their daily processes. In this episode, we cov…

Security needs to move at the speed of development, and that’s where continuous integration (CI) and API-driven automation come in. In this episode, we explore how CI pipelines integrate security tes…

As security teams automate more of their operations, they often accumulate technical debt—shortcuts, fragile code, or undocumented scripts that create long-term risk. In this episode, we explore how …

In modern cybersecurity, manual processes can’t keep up with the scale and speed of threats—making automation and scripting essential for operational success. In this episode, we explore how security…

Privileged accounts are the crown jewels of any IT environment, and their misuse—whether accidental or malicious—can lead to devastating breaches. This episode focuses on Privileged Access Management…

Passwords continue to serve as a primary access method for many systems, and in this episode, we examine what secure password management really looks like—from user behavior to backend storage. We be…

Multifactor authentication is only as strong as the diversity and reliability of the factors it uses. In this episode, we explore each authentication factor category in depth: something you know (suc…

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) is one of the most effective ways to prevent unauthorized access, and in this episode, we break down how to implement it effectively across different environments. We…

Access controls must go beyond static roles to enforce the principle of least privilege in real time, and this episode explores how to implement more advanced models that do just that. We cover conte…

In this second installment on access control models, we focus on more adaptive and scalable approaches: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Rule-Based Access Control, and Attribute-Based Access Control…

Access control models define who can access what, under which conditions—and in this episode, we begin our exploration with Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and Discretionary Access Control (DAC). MAC …

As organizations adopt more diverse platforms, cloud services, and third-party integrations, the ability for systems to work together securely—known as interoperability—becomes mission-critical. In t…

Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to access multiple systems with a single set of credentials, enhancing both convenience and security when implemented with care. In this episode, we explain how SSO …

Before you can secure access, you have to know who’s requesting it—and identity proofing ensures that the person behind a login is who they claim to be. In this episode, we explore identity proofing …

Creating, modifying, and revoking user accounts may sound like routine IT work—but it’s a fundamental part of security control. In this episode, we examine account provisioning processes that align a…

User Behavior Analytics (UBA) shifts the security paradigm from rules-based alerts to behavioral baselines, allowing defenders to spot anomalies that signal potential insider threats, account comprom…

Controlling access at the point of connection is one of the most effective ways to prevent unauthorized entry, and in this episode, we explore the implementation of Network Access Control (NAC) and e…

File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools are essential for detecting tampering and protecting sensitive data from unauthorized exfiltration. In this episode, we explain ho…

DNS and email are two of the most commonly exploited services in cyberattacks—and securing them requires layered, policy-driven controls. In this episode, we explore DNS filtering, which allows organ…

Not all protocols are created equal—and using the wrong one can open a serious security hole in your environment. In this episode, we examine the implementation of secure communication protocols like…