Patch Tuesday rundown. Microsoft integrates post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms into its SymCrypt cryptographic library.The FTC finalizes rules to combat fake reviews and testimonials. A payment card thief pleads guilty. On our latest CertByte segment, N2K’s Chris Hare and George Monsalvatge share questions and study tips from the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Practice Test.  Hard Drive Heaven: How Iconic Music Sessions Are Disappearing. 

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CertByte Segment

Welcome to CertByte! On this bi-weekly segment hosted by Chris Hare, a content developer and project management specialist at N2K.

In each segment, Chris is joined by an N2K Content Developer to help illustrate the learning. This week, Chris is joined by resident Microsoft SME George Monsalvatge to break down a question from N2K’s Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Practice Test.

Have a question that you’d like to see covered? Email us at certbyte@n2k.com. If you're studying for a certification exam, check out N2K’s full exam prep library of certification practice tests, practice labs, and training courses by visiting our website at n2k.com/certify.

Reference:

What is public cloud? (RedHat)

Please note: The questions and answers provided here, and on our site, are not actual current or prior questions and answers from these certification publishers or providers.

Remembering 9/11

In today’s episode, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We pay tribute to the courageous first responders, the resilient survivors, and the families whose lives were forever altered by that tragic day. Amidst the profound loss, the spirit of unity and compassion shone brightly, reminding us of our shared humanity.

Additionally, you can check out our special segment featuring personal remembrances from N2K CyberWire’s very own Rick Howard, who was in the Pentagon on that fateful day. His reflections provide a heartfelt perspective on the events and are well worth your time. Tune in to hear his poignant insights.

Special Edition Podcast

In today’s special edition of Solution Spotlight, we welcome Mary Haigh, Global CISO of BAE Systems, as she sits down with N2K’s Simone Petrella. Together, they discuss moving beyond the technical aspects of cybersecurity to build and lead a high-performing security team.

Selected Reading

Microsoft Fixes Four Actively Exploited Zero-Days (Infosecurity Magazine)

Adobe releases september 2024 patches for flaws in multiple products, including critical (Beyond Machines)

Chrome 128 Update Resolves High-Severity Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek)

ICS Patch Tuesday: Advisories Published by Siemens, Schneider, ABB, CISA (SecurityWeek)

Ivanti fixes maximum severity RCE bug in Endpoint Management software (Bleeping Computer)

Microsoft Adds Support for Post-Quantum Algorithms in SymCrypt Library (SecurityWeek)

Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials (Federal Trade Commission)

Hacker pleads guilty after arriving on plane from Ukraine with a laptop crammed full of stolen credit card details (Bitdefender)

Inside Iron Mountain: It’s Time to Talk About Hard Drives (Mixonline)

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