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In early 2024, a significant vulnerability in Apache Struts was found and named CVE-2024-23692. It is a well-liked open-source framework for online applications. However, attackers can take advantage of a remote code execution vulnerability because of this bug. Serious repercussions including illegal access, data breaches, and system compromise are possible outcomes. Considering how serious this […]

On July 2, 2024, Cisco disclosed a significant command injection vulnerability in its NX-OS software, identified as CVE-2024-20399.  This flaw can allow authenticated attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary commands with root-level access, posing a significant risk to network security.  Addressing such vulnerabilities requires a well-trained IT team capable of implementing effective mitigation strategies.  […]

Cortex XDR 3.6 by Palo Alto Networks is a robust tool designed to streamline the investigation and response process for security incidents. Cybersecurity professionals taking this course aim to solve real problems: managing incidents faster, analyzing threats more accurately, and automating responses. The Cortex XDR: Investigation and Response (EDU-262) course offers a comprehensive, practical program […]

With pretty much all companies — not just tech — adopting remote and hybrid work modes and moving their operations to the cloud, it’s no surprise that there’s an increased demand for network security engineers experienced in Software-assisted Wide Area Network (SD-WAN). There are multiple reasons for this — SD-WAN unifies traditional WAN technologies like […]

While remote and hybrid work models offer flexibility and convenience, they also introduce new security challenges, particularly regarding cloud security. Some reasons for this include policies like ‘Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)’, unsecured hardware and wireless networks, and increased entry points.  A recent survey by Redaccess underscores this concern. The 2023 State of Hybrid Work […]

Cortex XSOAR—the Security Orchestration and Automation Response (SOAR) platform by Palo Alto Networks—has been a preferred incident response management solution for security-conscious industries such as government, cybersecurity, and healthcare. At the same time, these industries not only have a high demand for network security engineers, but they also come with competitive pay packages. The average […]

The Palo Alto Networks certifications are one of the best ways for network security engineers to upskill, stay relevant, and in some cases, even get a significant pay hike. If you’re a network security engineer looking to specialize in firewall management, the Palo Alto Networks Certified Software Firewall Engineer (PCSFE) might be a great option […]

The Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) is in high demand these days. Most software companies worldwide call vendor-specific certifications a good-to-have skill in their job descriptions. Some even go so far as to mention they want a ‘Palo Alto Network Security Engineer’.  The PCNSE exam is designed to validate your theoretical knowledge […]

The EDU-210 course from Palo Alto Networks offers online classes with instructors. It promises to teach a lot and give hands-on experience. But some people who took it think it’s too repetitive. They say the labs, which are like practical exercises, are not interactive enough. The cost is also a problem, and the course lasts […]

According to Palo Alto Networks, 80% of individuals certify for competitive advantage and 75% of individuals, for credibility—both factors that greatly help cloud security engineers secure high-paying cybersecurity jobs.  And, for cybersecurity engineers seeking a professional advantage, the Prisma Cloud Certification Security Engineer (PCCSE) certification (a recent addition to the  Palo Alto Networks Certifications collection) […]