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Importance of Python for Cybersecurity Professionals

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  Python is one of the most popularly used programming languages today. This simple object-oriented language can be quickly learned and understood by beginners and skilled developers. It is currently being used across different areas ranging from data science to cybersecurity. In this blog, we will talk about the benefits of using Python language for cybersecurity and why it is crucial for the career growth of cybersecurity professionals.  PYTHON LANGUAGE FOR CYBERSECURITY Contrary to other programming languages, Python is straightforward and easy to understand. It has an easy syntax, and new web developers or people who are just stepping into the cybersecurity industry can rapidly catch it. Moreover, Python also happens to be a favorite language among experienced and skilled developers as it can include numerous functionalities. Python scripts can be created quickly, and the simple syntax helps cybersecurity specialists spot and fix the blunders in the code instantly.  P...

Trick or Treat: 5 Cybersecurity Tips to Keep Your Halloween Cyber-Trick-Free

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The tenth month of the year, October is best known for Halloween, but it is also celebrated as the National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And surprisingly, there are many similarities between these two! Let’s see how: For starters, they are both scary and frightening. It’s always like there is a new scare on the way. Next, trick-or-treating is a traditional custom where children (and sometimes adults) wearing costumes go knocking on other people’s door asking for ‘trick or treat’ to get candy or at times, people give them money too. However, for the cybercriminals, there’s no treat. It’s all about tricking! Just like in masquerade balls, people go to the parties all dressed up in costumes and wearing masks; the digital world is the same. The only difference is that except you, all the hackers are behind the mask, staying anonymous. These were just a few instances. We can go on stating them, but it won’t end. The bottom line is Halloween and cybersecurity are quite alike. And as Hallow...