Articles by:

Mike Chapple

Six Niche Security Certifications
July 15, 2019

Sometimes you have to step off the beaten path to find the right certification. Let's take a look at the world of computer security certifications, and see which certs some people may be overlooking.

Six Big Cybersecurity Certification Changes for 2018
January 23, 2018

With 2017 and its destructive flurry of cyberattacks in the rear view mirror, what are the new developments that will drive cybersecurity certification in 2018? Security expert Mike Chapple previews what's in store.

Find Your Footing in Cloud Security with CCSK
June 27, 2017

Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) is a partner with (ISC)2 on the challenging CCSP credential. CSA's less demanding CCSK certification, however, is a great starting point for tech professionals new to cloud security.

Spy Game: The Emerging Cybersecurity Realm of Threat Intelligence
July 25, 2016

Artificial intelligence is watching. Data gathered and analyzed by machines is becoming an invaluable asset in the ongoing fight against cybercrime and cybercriminals.

Six New Cybersecurity Certs that Address Hotly Demanded Skills
June 28, 2016

The constantly changing cybersecurity landscape requires continual adaptation by certification organizations and IT professionals alike. These six certs are can help you keep pace.

Security D-I-Y: Protect Your Organization from E-Mail Spoofing
June 13, 2016

Even in 2016, businesses and individuals are susceptible to simple e-mail attacks. You can significantly increase your odds of beating back a hack, however, by taking relatively simply measures.

IT Could Happen to You: Security Breach Bites NBA Team
June 6, 2016

There are no exceptions when it comes to ensuring IT security in the workplace. Hackers can find your data in ways both creative and, as the Milwaukee Bucks recently learned, supremely mundane.

So You Want to Be a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
May 9, 2016

Information security continues to be one of the hottest hiring and employment sectors in IT. ISACA's popular and lucrative CISM certification could be your ticket to an exciting security career.

A Vital Cert for IT Pros Charged with Securing the Internet of Things
April 25, 2016

The fast-growing Internet of Things has many security vulnerabilities. Many of the solutions to this problem will sound familiar, but there's a key cert that can help IT pros stay abreast of emerging challenges.

'Hack the Pentagon' Highlights Rise in Popularity of Bug Bounty Programs
April 11, 2016

Next week, the United States Department of Defense is rolling out a red carpet for hackers — so to speak — as Uncle Sam gets in on the increasingly popular bug bounty approach to security research.

Quizzes by:

Mike Chapple

CISSP Practice Quiz: Domain 5 Identity and Access Management Quiz 2

IT security expert Mike Chapple helps you test your grasp of CISSP exam content. This free quiz addresses the fifth of CISSP's eight knowledge domains: Identity and Access Management.

CISSP Practice Quiz: Domain 4 Communications and Network Security Quiz 2

IT security expert Mike Chapple helps you test your grasp of CISSP exam content. This free quiz addresses the fourth of CISSP's eight knowledge domains: Communication and Network Security.

CISSP Practice Quiz: Domain 3 Security Architecture and Engineering Quiz 2

IT security expert Mike Chapple helps you test your grasp of CISSP exam content. This free quiz addresses the third of CISSP's eight knowledge domains: Security Architecture and Engineering.

CISSP Practice Quiz: Domain 2 Asset Security Quiz 2

IT security expert Mike Chapple helps you test your grasp of CISSP exam content. This free quiz addresses the second of CISSP's eight knowledge domains: Asset Security.

CISSP Practice Quiz: Domain 1 Security and Risk Management Quiz 2

IT security expert Mike Chapple helps you test your grasp of CISSP exam content. This free quiz addresses the first of CISSP's eight knowledge domains: Security and Risk Management.