On September 26, 2023, Francesco Ongaro obtained the certification "Ethical Hacking: Introduction to Ethical Hacking".
Ethical hacking tests the strength of an organization's defenses and is a sought-after skill for any IT professional.
During the course, topics related to how to protect data in a digital world and the basic concepts of information security were covered. Particular attention was paid to how to layer defenses and how to use adaptive security controls.
Artificial intelligence can contribute to early threat detection, and the advantages of MITRE ATT&CK are introduced, providing specific tools and techniques for the ethical hacking process. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a vigilant posture, using threat modeling and cyber threat intelligence.
The course taken by Francesco also provides an overview of various hacker frameworks, reviews the laws and standards that define best practice behavior. It concludes by covering why ethical hacking is essential, examines the types and motives of attacks, lists the main phases of hacking, and outlines the desired skills of an ethical hacker.
