With a career in cybersecurity spanning over three decades, Joel Charlton is a seasoned professional with a passion for educating the next generation of digital defenders. His extensive experience is backed by five industry-leading certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CySA+, and Security+. At passitexams.com, Joel serves as a certified trainer and author, where he writes authoritatively on the most critical topics in the field. His articles provide actionable insights into certifications, market demand, and career guides, making him a trusted resource for both aspiring and established professionals.
September 16, 2026
“Cybersecurity” and “information security” get used interchangeably in job postings, LinkedIn headlines, and college brochures; but the actual day-to-day work behind those titles can…
September 16, 2026
For years, “cybersecurity” and “information security” were used almost interchangeably. In 2026, that overlap has narrowed. Cybersecurity now means defending networks, endpoints, and cloud…
September 16, 2026
“Cybersecurity” and “information security” get used interchangeably in boardrooms, job postings, and exam prep guides; but they aren’t the same thing, and the confusion…
September 16, 2026
Ask ten security professionals to define “cybersecurity” and “information security,” and you will get twelve answers. Most end with a shrug and “they’re basically…
September 15, 2026
If you’ve ever sat in a budget meeting and watched two executives argue past each other because one means “cyber security” and the other…
July 30, 2026
The CPTS certification (Certified Penetration Testing Specialist) is a hands-on penetration testing credential from Hack The Box Academy. It requires candidates to compromise a…
July 3, 2026
The STRIDE threat model is a structured framework for identifying security threats in software systems. STRIDE is an acronym for six threat categories: Spoofing,…
June 23, 2026
Cybersecurity certifications remain the fastest and most measurable way to demonstrate security skills to employers. With 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions globally and certified…
June 16, 2026
Can a Firewall Block Websites? Yes, a firewall blocks websites by dropping traffic at the IP, DNS, URL, or application layer. A next-generation firewall…