From the Field
Tradecraft, career advice and research notes written by the same red team that teaches our courses. No fluff, no recycled news.
AWS Security
How to Secure an AWS Environment From Common Misconfigurations
The most common AWS misconfigurations and how to fix them: public S3 buckets, permissive security groups, over-privileged IAM, and disabled logging, framed by the AWS Shared Responsibility Model.
CEH v13
CEH Practical Exam Preparation Guide
How to prepare for the CEH Practical: the 6-hour, 20-challenge format, the skills tested, how it differs from the knowledge exam, and a realistic study plan.
CEH v13
CEH v13 Syllabus Explained: Modules, Domains, and What You Learn
A plain-English breakdown of the CEH v13 syllabus: all 20 modules, the knowledge and practical exams, the AI-focused updates, and what each phase actually teaches you.
CEH v13
CEH vs OSCP: Skills, Prerequisites, and Preparation
A factual CEH vs OSCP comparison: exam formats, cost, prerequisites, difficulty, and which certification fits your cybersecurity career goals.
CEH v13
Ethical Hacking Labs for Beginners: Where to Practice Legally
The best beginner-friendly, legal ethical hacking labs, what each platform is good for, and how to practice safely without breaking the law.
CEH v13
How to Start Ethical Hacking With No Experience
A realistic, step-by-step path into ethical hacking for complete beginners, plus the job-market numbers that show why now is a strong time to start.
Data Privacy
How to Build a Data Privacy Compliance Program
A step-by-step guide to building a data privacy compliance programme from the ground up — data mapping, lawful basis, policies, training, and ongoing governance.
Data Privacy
Data Privacy Impact Assessment: A Training Guide
A practical guide to conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) under GDPR — when one is required, what it must contain, and how to run the process step by step.
Data Privacy
Data Privacy vs Data Security: What's the Difference?
Data privacy and data security are related but distinct disciplines. This post explains the differences, where they overlap, and why organisations need both.