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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

The Power of the Mandiant FLARE VM for Effective Malware Analysis

In cybersecurity, effectively analyzing and mitigating threats is crucial. FLARE VM, a Windows-based security distribution, has shown to be…

13 min readMar 16, 2024

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The Power of the Mandiant FLARE VM for Effective Malware Analysis

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

Protecting Against Cyber Threats: The use of Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) by threat actors

11 min readMar 2, 2024

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Protecting Against Cyber Threats: The use of Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) by threat actors

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

Understanding Wazuh: The Free, Open Source Security Platform for XDR & SIEM

As we navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity, it’s evident that robust and adaptive defenses are pivotal. I’ve discovered that…

14 min readFeb 25, 2024

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Understanding Wazuh: The Free, Open Source Security Platform for XDR & SIEM

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Navigate OSINT Investigations Like a Pro with CSI Linux

In my exploration of the digital frontier, I’ve come across a tool that stands out for its robust capabilities in cyber forensics — CSI…

12 min readFeb 18, 2024

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Navigate OSINT Investigations Like a Pro with CSI Linux

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

Beyond Phishing: A Maze of Deception — Exploring New Frontiers in Social Engineering

Phishing may be the tried-and-true weapon in the social engineering arsenal, but cybercriminals constantly innovate, weaving intricate…

8 min readFeb 4, 2024

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Beyond Phishing: A Maze of Deception — Exploring New Frontiers in Social Engineering

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

The Looming Shadow: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and its Implications for Cybersecurity

Ransomware, once the domain of elite hacker collectives, has become worryingly accessible thanks to the rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service…

7 min readJan 21, 2024

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The Looming Shadow: Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and its Implications for Cybersecurity

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

The Dark Side of Open Source Intelligence: How Attackers Weaponize OSINT for Reconnaissance and…

The open-source intelligence (OSINT) landscape is a bustling marketplace for information — a treasure trove for security researchers…

7 min readJan 14, 2024

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The Dark Side of Open Source Intelligence: How Attackers Weaponize OSINT for Reconnaissance and…

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

Beyond the Tunnel: Why VPNs are Fading Fast — Modernizing Secure Remote Access with SASE, SDP, and…

For decades, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have been the trusty steeds of secure remote access, cloaking our digital journeys in…

8 min readJan 13, 2024

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Beyond the Tunnel: Why VPNs are Fading Fast — Modernizing Secure Remote Access with SASE, SDP, and…

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

The Evolving Landscape of Ransomware: A Summary (January 2024)

The year is 2024, and the specter of ransomware continues to loom large over cyber-defense strategies. New variants emerge relentlessly…

6 min readJan 11, 2024

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The Evolving Landscape of Ransomware: A Summary (January 2024)

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AI Cupid or Conman: How ChatGPT is Revolutionizing Romance Scams

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8 min readJan 6, 2024

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AI Cupid or Conman: How ChatGPT is Revolutionizing Romance Scams

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Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

Sigmund Brandstaetter CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH

With a total of 30 years in the IT Industry, I have focused on Cybersecurity (Services) and related skills over the past 15 years,

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