Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social Voicemail: https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] I recently read a tweet that stated that war in the future will not be fought with guns, tanks, or bombs.  It will be fought with networks, data, and artificial intelligence.  I want to talk about this since I’ve spent a good amount of my career in both spaces.  I’ve worked in large defense companies, developing advanced warfare systems and I’ve also been a cyber security...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda I was planning on talking about the future of warfare but then as I was researching that topic, I stumbled upon a video from Dan from What’s Inside.  If you aren’t familiar, What’s Inside is a popular YouTube channel where they cut things open.  Dan and Lincoln started the channel many years ago and after some growing popularity, they started a family channel...

Do you need know how to code - as a cyber security specialist? For the certification tests? CISSP CEH Sec+ Common Cyber Security Roles/Responsibilities? Networking Writing Tools Scripting Applications Social Media: Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda Does your business have any digital assets?  Do you use computers, emails, or create any data stored on computers?  What about software, is your business in the business of creating software?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, and I have a funny feeling that you did, this episode was crafted just for you. Penetration Testing, or pen testing for...

In this episode, we talk about some of the issues and dangers found in "smart" connected cars. If your car is new (within the last couple years), you most likely have a car that falls under this category. Are you aware of the cyber security related risks your car has?  Should you be worried?  Let's discuss. Source for article topic: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/top-5-security-risks-to-connected-cars-according-to-trend-micro/ Apetech Website:...

Today, February 9th, 2021 is Safer Internet Day. There's an entire organization dedicated to sharing the message of a safer internet worldwide. https://www.saferinternetday.org/ In this episode, I discover what safer internet day means and share my thoughts on how younger people can learn more about being safer online. The internet is a very scary place, and I love that an organization is dedicated to helping make it a better one. We all need to do our part in making the internet a better and...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, I share my journey to becoming a cyber security practitioner.  I share the process that I partook in and also share some of my thoughts on how YOU can jump into this exciting field. Check out my blog post on the subject here: https://apetech.blog/2021/02/04/how-to-become-a-cyber-security-professional/ --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, we review the top 10 worst passwords.  These passwords are coming directly from the following site.  I share my thoughts and opinions on the list and make recommendations on what you should do if your password is on the list. https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, we look at how you can easily see if you're accounts have been hacked or compromised. Don't forget to share this podcast with your friends and family. We go over how to check your Google, Facebook, and Instagram...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda Did you know there are over 125 cyber security tools out there? In this episode, I discuss the top 10.  I go over some details and share my opinions about each tool. If you want to check them out for yourself, head on over to sectools.org. Here are the tools we discussed in this episode. Wireshark Metasploit Nessus Aircrack Snort Cain and...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda There are 65,535 ports on your computer assuming you are only connected to one network at a time. That’s a lot of ports and this article is going to be a little more advanced than the previous articles. Your computer and router depend on ports to appropriately flow data from your devices, through the internet, and to their intended target and purpose. The...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda If you have ever heard of a zero day bug or attack and didn’t know what it was, today you learn what it is and why you should be concerned. A zero day bug or attack can be a little misleading. What exactly does zero days mean? When I first learned about the zero day bugs, I thought it meant that it had been around for zero days, which didn’t make much sense to...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda If you run a business and are curious about what pen testing vs vulnerability scanning is, then this is the article for you. Both services are useful and they each come with their own set of pros and cons. In this article, we’ll explore what each service is and which one is right for you and your business needs. A Penetration Test, or commonly referred to as a...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda If you have a badge that you can wirelessly scan to gain access to a building or facility, then you probably have an RFID badge. These badges allow you to tap or hold up against a device that reads the credentials on the badge and checks to see if they are on the access list. If there is a match, you will get a beep and whatever area you are trying to access...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda If you ever been to a Starbucks and connected to their wifi network, then listen up because this article is for you. Free wifi is always a great thing, especially when you do not have a mobile network to connect to. Free wifi is common in places such as malls, some eateries, and hotels. Most people connect to them because it’s free and it allows them to sit down...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda If you work anywhere that requires you to enter a building/property, you should be aware of tailgating and the potential dangers. Most people think of tailgating as an event in a parking lot somewhere outside of a sporting event. People hanging out with friends and having a great time cheering on their favorite teams. In the security world, tailgating has a...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda Backing up your data and all critical information is a great hobby you should get into. Whether you are backing up monthly, weekly, daily, or hourly, you should be backing up your data. You never know when you are going to have a hard drive failure, physical damage, natural disaster, or a cyber attack. All the data that you create on a day to day basis should be...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda Tabletop exercises are a great way to practice your security processes. If you are like most businesses, you can’t really afford to have your network go down or worse; lose your data. Many businesses have security processes in place that allow them to recover from an event. These events may be natural disaster based or cyber attacks. Depending on the type of...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda Ransomware is starting to gain more mainstream attention as media attention increases. Ransomware is a different, yet familiar type of cyber attack that can happen to just about anyone. Ransomware is when someone takes hold of your valuable data and then they demand that you pay them, typically in some sort of digital currency, if you want your data back. For...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/social https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected] Twitter:  @apetechda After watching a few Tik Tok videos on a Saturday night, I noticed there was an alarming trend being showcased by the social media platform. In an interest to pique an audience’s interest, there are videos being made about people finding USB drives out in public places. The person in the video finds the drive, takes it home, puts it in their computer, and then...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/ https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected]. Twitter:  @apetechda Steganography is the subtle art of hiding information out in plain sight. It is a fascinating way of transmitting messages and other digital data out in the open without the risk of getting caught*. Data can also be encrypted to help add an extra layer of security. Almost any type of digital media can be used to hide any digital message. This sounds all very covert...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/ https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected]. Twitter:  @apetechda Ever get a suspicious email with a link to change your password?  If so, you'll want to listen to this entire episode! We are going to talk about Phishing attacks and how to protect yourself from falling victim of an attack! Several states started issuing shelter-in-place directives, which basically stated that people should stay in their homes and avoid going...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/ https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected]. Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, we are going to talk about why you shouldn’t share your password with people. This is one of those episodes I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write, but after watching a Tik Tok last night, I determined it was to create it and share it with the world in case someone really needed to hear it.  Please, under no circumstances should you share your...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/ https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected]. Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, we are going to talk about 4 reasons why you should have a guess password for your wifi. Your home network should be a very private thing.  All of your devices are connected to this network which means that your personal information transmits through this network.  Because of this, you should always know what devices are on your network and who is...

Apetech Website: https://www.apetech.me/ https://anchor.fm/apetech/message Email: [email protected]. Twitter:  @apetechda In this episode, we are going to talk about 5 things you can do if you forget your password. Forgetting your password sucks.  We’ve all been there at some point in our lives.  No matter how smart we think we are, there’s always that one time that we forget our password.  Obviously, the best thing to do is to NOT forget your password.  But there are at least 5 things you...