Tech Tip Tuesday - VPN Comparison

Are you looking for VPN solution? A VPN is a simple solution to help secure your data and personal information. Picking one can be a daunting task. Fortunately, ComapariTech put together a list that compares 20 products against 15 factors to help you make an informed decision.

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/best-vpns-privacy-and-anonymity/

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Tech Tip Tuesday - Protecting the Mr. Robot Vuln Hub Machine

In March we had TTT on Vuln Hub, a repository of vulnerable virtual machines for you to download and get your hacking on. This post from InGuardians looks at the problem from the blue/defensive perspective and provides mitigating actions to prevent the exploitation.

https://www.inguardians.com/2017/05/31/protecting-the-mr-robot-vuln-hub-machine-part-1-breaking-a-password-spray-with-ossec-active-response/

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Tech Tip Tuesday - Cybersecurity Books

Staying current with cyber threats usually means following social media, reading blogs, or listening to podcasts but sometimes the best cybersecurity resources are found in books. This list was put together by 21 cybersecurity experts. Are your favorites included on this list?

https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/best-cyber-security-books/

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Tech Tip Thursday - Building a vSphere 6.5 Home Lab

Yesterday, during our conversation on Bytemarks Café, the high cost of equipment was mentioned as a barrier to entry in cybersecurity. Here’s one possible solution. Depending on how you configure it, it’s going to run about $1,000, which is comparable to a Macbook or a fancy gaming computer. Contact us if you’re interested in going this route.

http://www.altaro.com/vmware/building-vsphere-6-x-home-lab/

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Tech Tip Tuesday - CyberPatriot Exhibition Rounds

If you unable to attend one of the camps or just want to get a head start, you should start looking at the Exhibition Rounds. The images are available to teams that are registered in CyberPatriot X. Exhibition Round images are currently available to registered CyberPatriot X coaches. Students do not need to be registered in order to participate in an Exhibition Round, nor do team fees need to be paid. Talk to your coach to get a copy.

http://uscyberpatriot.org/competition/competition-timeline

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Tech Tip Tuesday - AFA CyberCamps in Hawaii

There are 15 CyberCamps planned for this summer across the State of Hawaii. CyberCamps are a great place for new students, teachers, and mentors to get started with the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. The 20 hour camp will cover cybersecurity principles, Windows and Linux security, and more. You will also have a Windows 7 and Ubuntu demonstration image to follow along and the camp concludes Mini-CyberPatriot competition. Camps are filling up fast. Sign up today!

http://www.cyberhui.org/cybercamps

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Tech Tip Tuesday - WannaCry Additional Prevention Advice

The WannaCry epidemic may be over but the copycats, or as I like to call them "#cryptocats", are just starting. Newly discovered malware, dubbed “EternalRocks”, leverages seven of the leaked “NSA tools”. WannaCry only used two. The #NoMoreRansom has some good prevention advice for everyone.

https://www.nomoreransom.org/prevention-advice.html

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