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Published inMar 2024
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Dale Meredith
Dale Meredith
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Dale Meredith

Dale Meredith is an EC-Council-certified ethical hacker/instructor and a Microsoft-certified trainer. Dale has over 10 years of senior IT management experience and was a CTO for an ISP. Dale's skill as an IT trainer is in clarifying tough concepts and ensuring students understand the theory. Dale's teaching style is memorable and entertaining. His expertise has led to many opportunities, including teaching teams in Fortune 500 firms, universities globally, the Department of Homeland Security, and many US military branches. Along with authoring video courses, consulting, and classroom training, you can catch Dale on stage speaking at IT conferences around the world, helping teams keep their companies safe, relevant, and breach-aware.
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Personal digital hygiene and OSINT

Your digital footprint is a trail of data you leave online. It includes social media activity, forum posts, digital transactions, and any online records. This includes not just the use of your computer – just think about how much data you put out because of that mobile device in your hands!

Tools such as data aggregators, search engines, and specialized software can scour the internet to compile a thorough picture of your digital footprint. This examination of data helps in identifying potentially risky behaviors or exposures. For example, sharing too much personal information on social media can make you an easy target for identity theft or social engineering attacks. By regularly reviewing your digital footprint, you can make informed decisions about your online activities and reduce your vulnerability to cyber threats.

Identifying and mitigating risks from your online presence

Once you have a clear understanding of your digital...

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Published in: Mar 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781837638277

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Dale Meredith

Dale Meredith is an EC-Council-certified ethical hacker/instructor and a Microsoft-certified trainer. Dale has over 10 years of senior IT management experience and was a CTO for an ISP. Dale's skill as an IT trainer is in clarifying tough concepts and ensuring students understand the theory. Dale's teaching style is memorable and entertaining. His expertise has led to many opportunities, including teaching teams in Fortune 500 firms, universities globally, the Department of Homeland Security, and many US military branches. Along with authoring video courses, consulting, and classroom training, you can catch Dale on stage speaking at IT conferences around the world, helping teams keep their companies safe, relevant, and breach-aware.
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