Peter Fellini

Peter Fellini

Peter Fellini is AVP of Cybersecurity with Compass Cyber Guard. Peter has over 20 years of experience in a variety IT Security fields such as Ethical Hacking, Social Engineering, and Auditing. He has a Masters of Science in Education as well as industry certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP), Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP), PCI Professional (PCIP), etc. Peter has competed multiple times at DefCon's Social Engineering Village in the SECTF challenge. He is also attending school part-time at Johnson & Wales University to become a professional craft beer brewer. Learn more about Peter in his employee spotlight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IetH-ty93CQ

Posts by Peter Fellini

Cybersecurity Acronyms You Need to Know – Glossary

by Peter Fellini on November 5, 2024 at 3:29 PM

Cybersecurity Glossary

In the world of cybersecurity, keeping up with the latest trends and terminology is essential. Whether you are an industry veteran or just starting to explore the field, understanding the key terms can make a significant difference in grasping the complexities of this ever-evolving la …

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Topics: Compliance Risk Management Cybersecurity

Internal vs External Penetration Testing: What's The Difference?

by Peter Fellini on September 27, 2024 at 10:15 AM

Internal vs External Pen Test

A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a controlled, simulated cyberattack designed to uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited in an organization's security. These tests can be carried out either internally or externally. Understanding the difference between internal …

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Topics: Penetration Testing Cybersecurity

What to Do if Your Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed

by Peter Fellini on August 16, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Elderly Parent Being Scammed

Scams targeting seniors are on the rise, as fraudsters increasingly exploit the vulnerabilities of older adults. Many individuals are now seeking effective ways to protect their elderly parents from these malicious schemes, aiming to safeguard their financial security and well-being. …

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Topics: Security Awareness Training Social Engineering Phishing Vishing

Cyber Safe Scholars: Developing IT Security Awareness Among Students

by Peter Fellini on April 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM

Classroom

In the rapidly transforming internet era, the significance of cybersecurity emerges as a cornerstone for navigating the online world safely and responsibly, particularly for the younger generation, who are increasingly immersed in online environments. This necessity transcends the rea …

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Topics: Security Awareness Training Higher Education

Multi-Factor Authorization (MFA) During Cellular Network Outage

by Peter Fellini on February 28, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Cell Tower Outage

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) stands as a crucial safeguard in thwarting unauthorized access to accounts. Traditionally, one of the most widespread practices has been the use of a mobile device as a key component in this security measure. Users typically receive a one-time passwor …

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Topics: Security Information Security Cybersecurity

Can Neuralink Be Hacked? Cybersecurity Experts Weigh-In

by Peter Fellini on February 7, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Neuralink Hacked

Last month, Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur, revealed that his venture, Neuralink, has successfully implanted its brain-computer interface in a human subject for the first time. Musk shared on X (previously known as Twitter) that the individual is recovering well and early outcom …

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Topics: Cybersecurity News
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