James Aguilan works as a Cybersecurity Researcher. He has provided upskilling and development to Government Agencies, National Critical Infrastructures and Large Corporations through the simulation of cyber-attacks and forensic investigations workshops. In the past, James worked as a Data Consultant where he advised high profiling clients on how to handle their data in a Civil Litigation or Criminal Investigation. Notably, this includes the largest Merger between two US Powerhouse Conglomerate, a deal worth $87 billion. Additionally, he has also served as a Cybersecurity Consultant where he would Respond to Incidents and Perform Full Forensic Investigations. James holds a first-class honor in Computer Forensics and is actively working towards a Masters in Network Security and Penetration Testing.
Drones - what are they, and what are the Cyber Security Risks?
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Specialist, James Aguilan, looks at the rise of commercial drones and the associated security risks.
The Air-Gap Dilemma
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Specialist, James Aguilan, looks at the methods through which air-gapped systems can be compromised.
Top Malware as of 2018 and Top Tips for Cyber Security
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, gives some top tips to prevent the latest malware from causing havoc.
Turning an Amazon Echo into a smart home security system
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, looks at how an Amazon Echo can act as the control point for several home security appliances.
Is Mr Robot a good representation of real-life hacking and hacking culture?
Cyber SecurityQA Cybersecurity trainer James Aguilan looks at several scenarios featured in the hit US TV series Mr Robot – and how they may represent real-life hacking.
How to protect Android from Man-in-the-Disk attacks
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, gives a few tips to help you avoid MiTD flaws and exploits.
How should employees address application layer attacks?
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, emphasizes that understanding the risk to information assets is imperative.
How businesses can address the threat of the dark web
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, discusses what moves small businesses can make to push back against the threat of the dark web.
Cyber criminals can exploit flaws in online security and all new appliances
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, looks at how internet-enabled devices such as fridges, doorbells and TVs are leaving consumers exposed to hackers.
Cryptocurrency Mining: Does the reward outweigh the cost?
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, looks at the practice of mining cryptocurrency.