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Job Duties of a Security Analyst
Introduction An enterprise security operations center (SOC) analyst’s responsibilities are both wide and varied. Based on my personal experience, this is a list of duties working in the industry. If you have limited time or resources, you should consider focusing on reviewing log events. Monitor Security Systems Security systems should be continuously monitored to look
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Creating a Report for Senior Managers
Introduction Any employee could be called upon to write a report for senior staff. Senior managers are focused on profit and want a very brief overview of systems, people, projects under their responsibility. I recommend the report should be no more than two pages long and contain items of interest that can be shown as
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Export a KeePass Master Key File
To in increase security, you can require a KeePass to use both a key file and a password to open the database. This makes it technically, two factor authentication (2FA). Go to file > change Master password. Check the ‘Show expert options’ Enter a new master password. Check the key file box. Select Create. When
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How to Command Respect from Others
Here is some advice I saw online. I liked it so much, I am reproducing it here.
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Generic Outline for Writing a Policy or Procedure
Initial Thoughts Polices are global in nature. All company employee’s are expect to follow the guidelines. Examples of polices include: the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), or Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to work. These a often generic guidelines that all employees must adhere to. On the other hand, procedures are typically
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Test your DNS Proxy using a PowerShell Script
Introduction Most company’s have a policy to block dangerous websites for employees. Pornography, hate, gambling, social media are all categories that should be blocked. Either, they are big time wasters, or may be required by law to be blocked. Although you may have your proxy turned on correctly, that does not mean the bill got