Akash Kumar

Akash Kumar, founder of AceFortis. Penetration tester and cybersecurity trainer based in Milan, and cybersecurity instructor at DEMOS Fondazione ITS. Expertise: penetration testing, red teaming and Active Directory security. I offer security awareness training, phishing simulations and courses on NIS2, DORA and ISO 27001 for companies and institutions, in English and Italian. Certifications: CPENT, CRTA, eJPT, PT1.
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Hacking Techniques for Beginners: 3 Key Methods

Discover how hackers use phishing, exploits, and social engineering—the top 3 techniques.…

Akash Kumar
12 Min Read

$200k+ Cybersecurity Careers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Can you earn $200,000 in cybersecurity? Yes. We map the realistic path…

Akash Kumar
13 Min Read

Best Linux Gaming Distros 2026: Performance & Philosophy

Performance is nearly identical. We compare Bazzite, Nobara & CachyOS on philosophy,…

Akash Kumar
17 Min Read

10 Signs You’ve Been Hacked | What to Do

Spot 10 signs you've been hacked—like slow performance, strange emails, or ransom…

Akash Kumar
11 Min Read

Ubuntu vs Linux Mint 2026: Which Should You Use?

Stuck choosing between Ubuntu and Linux Mint for 2026? Our practical guide…

Akash Kumar
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Linux vs Windows for Developers: Performance, Cost & Security

Concrete data shows why developers switch: Linux offers 30% more performance, 10x…

Akash Kumar
16 Min Read

Who Uses Linux? Developers, Governments & Hackers Explained

Discover why developers, governments, and hackers prefer Linux over Windows. Compare features,…

Akash Kumar
11 Min Read

Is Linux Still Free in 2026? Bill Gates & Security vs Windows

Discover if Linux is free in 2026. We explore Bill Gates' historical…

Akash Kumar
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Who Mainly Uses Linux? Developers, Hackers & Governments

Discover why 40% of developers, security experts, and governments prefer Linux over…

Akash Kumar
14 Min Read

Linux vs Windows 2024: Performance, Gaming & Cost Comparison

Data-driven 2024 comparison of Linux vs Windows. We analyze performance benchmarks, gaming…

Akash Kumar
14 Min Read