# SecurityOrb.com > Raise awareness regarding black-hat hacker tools, tactics, and motives while providing defensive strategies for the security community. **URL:** https://securityorb.com **Language:** en_US **Last Updated:** 2026-08-14 ## Blog Posts - [Hello world!](https://securityorb.com/uncategorized/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [AI in Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity in AI](https://securityorb.com/featured/ai-in-cybersecurity-and-cybersecurity-in-ai/): The concepts of “AI in Cybersecurity” and “Cybersecurity in AI” address distinct but interrelated issues in the realm of technology and security. Here’s a breakdown of the differences: AI in... - [October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why Cyber Basics Still Matter](https://securityorb.com/general-security/october-is-cybersecurity-awareness-month-why-cyber-basics-still-matter/): As October kicks off, we are reminded of the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week. These initiatives serve not just to raise awareness but to equip... - [Reflecting on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: A Call for Continued Vigilance](https://securityorb.com/general-security/reflecting-on-national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-a-call-for-continued-vigilance/): October is recognized as Cyber Security Awareness Month and as we come to the end of the month, so does National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2023. This annual observance, dedicated... - [Comprehensive Guide to CISSP: A Review of “CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition” by Shon Harris and Fernando Maymi](https://securityorb.com/review/comprehensive-guide-to-cissp-a-review-of-cissp-all-in-one-exam-guide-ninth-edition-by-shon-harris-and-fernando-maymi/): "CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition" by Shon Harris and Fernando Maymi has long been considered a go-to reference for CISSP aspirants. In this comprehensive review, we will explore the... - [Basic Linux Commands](https://securityorb.com/linux/basic-linux-commands/): List of Basic Linux Commands - [Top 5 Open Source Vulnerability Security Scanning Tools](https://securityorb.com/general-security/top-5-open-source-vulnerability-security-scanning-tools/): Nmap: Nmap is a powerful open source network exploration and security auditing tool that can help identify vulnerabilities in a system. It is widely used for port scanning, version detection,... - [The Benefits of Sock Puppets in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/the-benefits-of-sock-puppets-in-open-source-intelligence-osint/): A Sock Puppet is fake persona, or an alternative online identity used to collect and investigate open-source information on a target. - [The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Cycle](https://securityorb.com/general-security/the-open-source-intelligence-osint-cycle/): Open-source intelligence, or OSINT, refers to the process of collecting information from public and legal data sources to serve a specific function. Some open sources components might include social media,... - [Benefits of STEM Summer Camps](https://securityorb.com/education/benefits-of-stem-summer-camps/): STEM summer camps can make summer learning fun and exciting by teaching kids about science, technology, engineering, and math.  The camps can give children an opportunity to continue learning more... - [U.S. Can Expect to see more Ransomware Attacks](https://securityorb.com/general-security/u-s-can-expect-to-see-more-ransomware-attacks/): In the cybersecurity space, there are many things we do not all agree on, but one thing I have noticed in the past year is that we all agree that... - [Bad Ending for Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) after a Ransomware Attack](https://securityorb.com/general-security/bad-ending-for-washington-d-c-s-metropolitan-police-department-mpd-after-a-ransomware-attack/): A group of ransomware hackers known as “Babuk” leaked internal police files from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).  The information was stolen in late April.  - [Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack](https://securityorb.com/general-security/colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack/): One of the nation's largest fuel pipelines has been forced to shut down after being affected by a ransomware cyberattack.  Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim's files. The... - [Ransomware attack leads to shutdown of major U.S. pipeline system](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ransomware-attack-leads-to-shutdown-of-major-u-s-pipeline-system/): By: David E. Sanger A cyberattack forced the shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, in what appeared to be a significant attempt to disrupt vulnerable energy... - [The Cybersecurity Job Gap and How Getting Women in STEM can Help [Video]](https://securityorb.com/general-security/the-cybersecurity-job-gap-and-how-getting-women-in-stem-can-help/): As previously stated, Researchers at Cybersecurity Ventures detailed in a 2019 post there would be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally in 2021, but with the addition of 700,000 additional... - [Social Media Safety Awareness Tips](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/social-media-safety-awareness-tips/): Social media provides a way to stay connected and share with others, but did you know that the cyber criminals will also use social media as another technique to conduct... - [Internet Safety Tips for Parent and Kids [Video]](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/internet-safety-tips-for-parent-and-kids-video/): In a recent interview on the BNC network, I provided a few tips to keep kids safe while online on the Internet.  - [Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Explained](https://securityorb.com/general-security/supply-chain-risk-management-scrm-explained/): Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with the distributed and interconnected nature of IT products and service supply chain. - [Non-sensitive PII + Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII](https://securityorb.com/privacy/non-sensitive-pii-sensitive-pii-sensitive-pii/): Non-Sensitive PII together combined with Sensitive PII = Sensitive PII - [The Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve: A National Guard-like program to address growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by the U.S. government](https://securityorb.com/general-security/the-civilian-cybersecurity-reserve-a-national-guard-like-program-to-address-growing-cybersecurity-vulnerabilities-faced-by-the-u-s-government/): This would be like a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve and it would be voluntary and by invitation only.  This would allow our national security agencies to have access to the qualified,... - [Parent/Child Agreement Contract](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/parent-child-agreement-contract/): Nowadays having an online agreement or a set of rules that guides both a child and parent on online usage and expectations makes a lot of sense.  It also allows... - [Internet Safety Tips for Seniors and Scams to Watch Out for](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/internet-safety-tips-for-seniors-and-scams-to-watch-out-for/): According to a Pew Research Center survey, about 66% of Americans are over the age of 65 and many of them are online. - [5 Teen Internet Safety Tips](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/5-teen-internet-safety-tips/): How could our teens live without their smartphones, laptops, and other devices that allow them to go online, communicate and have fun with their friends in a safe manner?  We... - [Update Greenbone Vulnerability Management Plugins on Kali (NVT, Cert Data & SCAP Data) Automatically](https://securityorb.com/general-security/update-greenbone-vulnerability-management-plugins-nvt-cert-data-scap-data-automatically/): Once you have installed or configured the Greenbone Vulnerability Management system it is a good idea to ensure it is kept up to date and running the latest security scripts... - [SA.3.169 Community-based Threat Sharing (CMMC Level 3)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/sa-3-169-community-based-threat-sharing-cmmc-level-3/): Receive and respond to cyber threat intelligence from information sharing forums and sources and communicate to stakeholders. - [IR.2.092 Incident Preparation (CMMC Level 2)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ir-2-092-incident-preparation-cmmc-level-2/): Establish an operational incident-handling capability for organizational systems that includes preparation, detection, analysis, containment, recovery, and user response activities. - [SI.1.210 System Integrity/Patching (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/si-1-210-system-integrity-patching-cmmc-level-1/): Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner. - [CA.2.158 Ongoing Security Assessment (CMMC Level 2)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ca-2-158-ongoing-security-assessment-cmmc-level-2/): Periodically assess the security controls in organizational systems to determine if the controls are effective in their application. - [AC.1.004 Publicly Posted Information (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ac-1-004-publicly-posted-information-cmmc-level-1/): Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems. - [MP.1.118 Media Destruction – Sanitation (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/mp-1-118-media-destruction-sanitation-cmmc-level-1/): Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse. - [AC.1.003 External/Remote Connections (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ac-1-003-external-remote-connections-cmmc-level-1/): Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems. - [AC.1.002 User Access Restrictions (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ac-1-002-user-access-restrictions-cmmc-level-1/): Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. - [AC.1.001 Basic Security Requirements (CMMC Level 1)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/ac-1-001-basic-security-requirements-cmmc-level-1/): Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems). - [Internet Safety Day 2021](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/internet-safety-day-2021/): Today, Tuesday, 9 February 2021, we celebrate the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe. With a theme once again of "Together for... - [CMMC Level 3 Control – Email Sandboxing (SI.3.220)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/cmmc-level-3-control-email-sandboxing-si-3-220/): An overview for this control states an organization should utilize sandboxing to detect or block potentially malicious email.  The action can prevent malicious files from entering the network and should... - [Password Security Question Recommendations](https://securityorb.com/general-security/password-security-question-recommendations/): It is risky to post security questions.  Security questions exist on pretty much every website that requires a username and password.  - [Zoom enacts security and privacy control to prevent Zoombombing](https://securityorb.com/general-security/zoom-enacts-security-and-privacy-control-to-prevent-zoombombing/): On April 5th, Zoom turned on the passwords and waiting room features for meetings by default aimed at users of their free version and those with a single license version... - [WordPress 5.4 “Adderley” Released](https://securityorb.com/web-security/wordpress-5-4-adderley-released/): WordPress 5.4 “Adderley” was released to the public on March 31, 2020. Check WordPress 5.4 announcement blogpost for more information on this release. - [What is Zoombombing and how to defend against it](https://securityorb.com/general-security/what-is-zoombombing-and-how-to-defend-against-it/): Zoombombing is when an unauthorized person or stranger joins a Zoom meeting/chat session and cause disorder by saying offensive things and even photobombing your meeting by sharing pornographic and hate... - [The CMMC Accreditation Body signs MOU with the U.S. Department of Defense](https://securityorb.com/general-security/the-cmmc-accreditation-body-signs-mou-with-the-u-s-department-of-defense/): The CMMC-AB is pleased to announce that it has mutually signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense. - [Microsoft Windows SMB Server Could Allow for Remote Code Execution (CVE-2020-0796) – Security Advisory](https://securityorb.com/vulnerability-threat-report/microsoft-windows-smb-server-could-allow-for-remote-code-execution-cve-2020-0796-security-advisory/): SUBJECT: A Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows SMB Server Could Allow for Remote Code Execution (CVE-2020-0796)   OVERVIEW: A vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows SMB Server that could allow... - [Setting up the root account on Kali 2020](https://securityorb.com/general-security/setting-up-the-root-account-on-kali-2020/): If you would like to use root instead of the none superuser account kali, here are the instructions to do so: - [Kali 2020.1 Default Username & Password – kali kali](https://securityorb.com/general-security/kali-2020-1-default-username-password-kali-kali/): In Kali Linux 2020.1, both the default user and password will be “kali” - [Intel Active Management Technology Multiple Vulnerabilities (INTEL-SA-00241)](https://securityorb.com/uncategorized/intel-active-management-technology-multiple-vulnerabilities-intel-sa-00241/): Multiple potential security vulnerabilities in Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) may allow escalation of privilege, information disclosure, and/or denial of service. Vulnerability Detection Result - [Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Levels](https://securityorb.com/general-security/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-levels/): The CMMC model has five defined levels, each with a set of supporting practices and processes. Practices range from Level 1 (basic cyber hygiene) and to Level 5 (advance/progressive). - [Understanding Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)](https://securityorb.com/general-security/understanding-cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc/): So, if you haven’t heard or if you are not familiar with the cybersecurity maturity model certification (CMMC), don’t worry about it, we are here to explain it all to... - [September Is Insider Threat Awareness Month](https://securityorb.com/general-security/september-is-insider-threat-awareness-month/): That’s the theme of a new government program designating September as Insider Threat Awareness month. With it, securityorb.com/ joins our colleagues in government, industry, and education to promote awareness of... - [Cyber Safety for Students: The Back to School Edition](https://securityorb.com/child-safety-2/cyber-safety-for-students-the-back-to-school-edition/): The goal is to help our students manage their digital lives responsibly.  Here are a few simple steps parents and students may use to help keep them safe while using... - [EC Council Coming to Capitol Technology University](https://securityorb.com/conference/ec-council-coming-to-capitol-technology-university/): November 14 and 15 Capitol Technology University is hosting a cybersecurity conference. - [The Capital One Data Breach and What Can You Do to Protect Yourself](https://securityorb.com/hack/the-capital-one-data-breach-and-what-can-you-do-to-protect-yourself/): In one of the biggest data breaches, a hacker by the name Paige Thompson gained access to more than 140,000 Social Security numbers, 1 million Canadian Social Insurance numbers and... ## Pages - [Sample Page](https://securityorb.com/sample-page/): This is an example page. 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