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 honour in Computer Forensics and is actively working towards a Masters in Network Security and Penetration Testing.
The Air-Gap Dilemma
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Specialist, James Aguilan, looks at the methods through which air-gapped systems can be compromised.
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.
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.
Cryptocurrency in traditional crimes
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, looks at how cryptocurrency is used in crimes such as drug trafficking, money laundering and fraud.
Business security challenges from the IoT
Cyber SecurityQA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, details the business security challenges when it comes to the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Top 10 free tools for digital forensic investigation
Cyber SecurityQA Cybersecurity trainer James Aguilan lists his favourite free tools for digital forensic wizardry.
7 ways to develop a digital-first mindset
Digital TransformationDigital is disrupting the business landscape at every level and organisations that fail to transform will be left behind. But to make a success of digital transforma…
How Can Web Developers Protect Website From Web Application Attacks
Cyber SecurityCybersecurity Researcher, James Aguilan looks how web developers can protect users from web application attacks deployed by hackers.
OSINT tools for discovering data breaches
Cyber SecurityCybersecurity Researcher, James Aguilan explores the different type of OSINT resources available for discovering users involved in data breaches. In this article, we…