How to Become a Penetration Tester

How to Become a Penetration Tester:A Step-by-Step Career Roadmap By Dr. Raymond Friedman, President, Mile2 Introduction Penetration testing is one of the most exciting and practical career paths in cybersecurity. A penetration tester, often called a penetration tester (pen tester/pentester) or ethical hacker, is hired to legally test systems, networks, cloud environments, applications, and organizations […]
Best Cybersecurity Certs for 2026

Best Cybersecurity Certifications for 2026 Top Cyber Certs for Beginners, Career Changers, and IT Professionals Cybersecurity remains one of the strongest career paths in technology, but choosing the right certification in 2026 is not as simple as picking the most recognizable name. The cybersecurity certification market now includes entry-level security fundamentals, ethical hacking, penetration testing, […]
C)AICSO Comparison

Mile2 C)AICSO Comparison Mile2 Cybersecurity Institute – December 18, 2025 Why the Mile2® CAICSOâ„¢ Certification Outperforms ISC2®’s AI Strategy Course and Other AI Cybersecurity Competitors Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than any technology in modern history—and with it come new security risks. Organizations now face a critical shortage of professionals capable of securing AI systems […]
Mile2 Announces New Name

Mile2 Announces Transition toMile2 Cybersecurity Institute Mile2 Cybersecurity Institute – December 12, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa, FL — Mile2 today announced its official transition from Mile2 Cybersecurity Certifications to Mile2 Cybersecurity Institute, reflecting the organization’s evolution into a comprehensive academic institution focused on advancing cybersecurity research, education, and applied governance. “For many years, the […]
Why the Mile2 Roadmap

Why the Mile2 Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap Makes Sense Mile2 Cybersecurity Certifications – December 9, 2025 In today’s digital battlefield, cybersecurity isn’t just about certifications — it’s about capability. And capability comes from structured, role-aligned learning grounded in real-world threats. That’s where Mile2’s Role-Based Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap sets a new standard. Unlike traditional vendors offering fragmented […]
AI Legal Risks

AI Legal Risks By Dr. Raymond Friedman – December 1, 2025 How AI Quietly Pushes You Over Legal Lines AI isn’t just a technology problem anymore — it’s a legal one. From chatbots and copilots to recommendation engines and fraud models, organizations are deploying AI faster than their governance, legal, and compliance structures can adapt. […]
AI Jailbreaks

AI Jailbreaks By Dr. Raymond Friedman – December 1, 2025 AI Jailbreaks: The Hidden Threat Leaders Aren’t Preparing For — and Why Governance Must Change Now Artificial intelligence is now embedded in the core functions of modern organizations—security operations, compliance workflows, customer engagement, analytics, and even executive decision-making. But as AI adoption accelerates, one truth […]
BCAA Case Study: Meridian

BCAA Case Study – Meridian Financial 2025 By Dr. Raymond Friedman – November 24, 2025 When Human Behavior Breaks Security: The $2.4M Breach That Every Leader Should Learn From & Why Behavioral Compliance, Not Technology, Is Now the #1 Factor in Cybersecurity Resilience Why Behavioral Compliance, Not Technology, Is Now the #1 Factor in Cybersecurity […]
The Silent Crisis in AI Cybersecurity

The Silent Crisis in AI Cybersecurity By Dr. Raymmond Friedman – November 24, 2025 The Silent Crisis in AI Cybersecurity: How Leadership Failures Are Now the #1 Organizational Risk Artificial Intelligence is now embedded in everything — cybersecurity tooling, enterprise automation, public-sector systems, and even strategic decision-making. But while organizations are accelerating AI adoption, a […]
AI Misuse and Cybersecurity Ethics

AI Misuse and Cybersecurity Ethics by Raymond Friedman, PhD – November 14, 2025 The integration of artificial intelligence into cybersecurity was meant to accelerate detection, automate response, and minimize human error. Yet, as of 2025, the same technology designed to defend is increasingly being weaponized — a paradox where AI has become both the shield […]



