LevelBlue Blog

Every day, as a part of my work at AlienVault, I talk to prospective clients. Many of them are trying to put together a security plan for their business. Most of the people I talk to are IT professionals who, like everyone else, are learning as they go. During my time in IT and the security industry, I have seen… Read more →

I’ve seen Tweets and heard many discussions about certifications, like CISSP, CEH, OSCP  and so on, in InfoSec. No doubt certifications have value – in many situations hiring managers are quickly going through resumes and certifications are symbolic of at least book-learning, and some degree of dedication to InfoSec. Certifications can be expensive and time consuming so having them clears… Read more →

As the name implies, this should be an excellent starting point for the subject topic, in this case Wi-Fi. While I make every effort to be thorough and hit every aspect, there are times that I inadvertently omit things or skip them due to scope, time, length or applicability. Email any questions you have about this or any other topic… Read more →

What is capture the flag hacking?  This blog is designed for a person that is brand-new to Capture The Flag (CTF) hacking and explains the basics to give you the courage to enter a CTF and see for yourself what’s it’s like to participate. CTFs are events that are usually hosted at information security conferences,… Read more →

Cybersecurity isn’t just about the computer hardware, software, and networking technicalities that it pertains to. It is also about how human beings behave with computer technology–and what sort of cyber risks that behavior can create. Culture influences behavior, and the security culture of your company can have an immense effect on your cybersecurity. I’ll… Read more →