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AI in Cybersecurity and Cybersecurity in AI

Kellep Charles — Thu, 21 May 2026 02:39:55 +0000

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 Cybersecurity Definition: This refers to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance and improve cybersecurity measures. Key Areas and Applications: Threat Detection and Response: […]

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why Cyber Basics Still Matter

Kellep Charles — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:51:07 +0000

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 everyone—from individuals to organizations—with the tools and knowledge to protect against the growing wave of cyber threats. Between strong passwords, 6-digit PINs, and fingerprints scanned […]

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Reflecting on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: A Call for Continued Vigilance

Kellep Charles — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 01:32:37 +0000

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 to promoting cybersecurity awareness, provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the critical issues surrounding digital safety, the history of NCSAM, and the imperative of […]

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Comprehensive Guide to CISSP: A Review of “CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Ninth Edition” by Shon Harris and Fernando Maymi

Kellep Charles — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:17:02 +0000

"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 book's content chapter by chapter.

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Basic Linux Commands

Kellep Charles — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:55:40 +0000

List of Basic Linux Commands

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Top 5 Open Source Vulnerability Security Scanning Tools

Kellep Charles — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 06:54:52 +0000

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, and network mapping. Nmap can also be used for vulnerability scanning by detecting known vulnerabilities in software and services running on a system. OpenVAS: OpenVAS […]

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The Benefits of Sock Puppets in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Kellep Charles — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 23:22:04 +0000

A Sock Puppet is fake persona, or an alternative online identity used to collect and investigate open-source information on a target.

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The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Cycle

Kellep Charles — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:25:12 +0000

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, videos, blogs, news, and the web (surface, Deep and Dark Web).

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Benefits of STEM Summer Camps

Kellep Charles — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:25:53 +0000

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 about a concept they were introduced to during the school year or event explore different STEM concepts they may not learn about in their classrooms.

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U.S. Can Expect to see more Ransomware Attacks

Kellep Charles — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 02:06:32 +0000

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 the U.S. can expect to see more ransomware attacks as the nation recover from recent attacks which included the District of Columbia Police Department, The Colonial Pipeline and now the JBS meat plant. These will continue to increase, especially in the state, local environment, as well as in the critical infrastructure and manufacturing space.
There are two main reasons for this trend:
1. Organizations are not implementing the basic security controls thus allowing attackers to take advantage of easy attack vectors. A major of the critical infrastructure in the U.S. are operated by private organizations with very little IT and security regulations.

2. Many organizations are frequently deciding to pay the ransom after they have been attacked. Security researchers and law enforcement often recommend organizations not to pay the ransoms, but when stakeholders and the media are applying pressure, organizational leader must do what is best for the organization. This validates the ransomware industry and their frequency and tactics become more sophisticated.

This recent attack seems to have a Russian’s group fingerprint associated to it just like the pipeline event. Many security researchers, law enforcement officials and politicians are recommending in conjunction to increasing regulations on U.S. based organizations, the U.S. must also impose sanctions against countries that allow these types of activities to occur inside their borders.

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