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Cyber NOW Education, led by CEO Tyler Wall, is known for its contributions to cybersecurity training and resources. The organization recently announced the shipment of beautifully designed security badges, likely for students or professionals who have completed their courses or certifications.
You Should Know:
1. Creating Custom Security Badges in Linux
If you’re inspired to create your own cybersecurity badges or certificates, here’s how you can generate them programmatically using Linux commands and scripting:
Install ImageMagick for image manipulation sudo apt-get install imagemagick Create a badge template (example) convert -size 800x600 xc:white -fill "003366" -draw "rectangle 0,0 800,100" -pointsize 40 -fill white -annotate +50+70 'Cyber Security Badge' -pointsize 24 -fill black -annotate +50+150 'Awarded to: [Your Name]' -annotate +50+200 'For Completing: [Course Name]' badge.png
2. Automating Badge Generation with Python
Use Python to automate badge creation for multiple recipients:
from PIL import Image, ImageDraw, ImageFont
def create_badge(name, course):
img = Image.new('RGB', (800, 600), color='white')
draw = ImageDraw.Draw(img)
font_large = ImageFont.truetype("arial.ttf", 40)
font_small = ImageFont.truetype("arial.ttf", 24)
Draw header
draw.rectangle([0, 0, 800, 100], fill="003366")
draw.text((50, 70), "Cyber Security Badge", font=font_large, fill="white")
Add details
draw.text((50, 150), f"Awarded to: {name}", font=font_small, fill="black")
draw.text((50, 200), f"For Completing: {course}", font=font_small, fill="black")
img.save(f"{name.replace(' ', '_')}_badge.png")
create_badge("Tony Moukbel", "SOC Analyst Training")
- Validating Badges with Hash Checks (Security Best Practice)
Ensure badge files are not tampered with using SHA-256 hashes:
sha256sum badge.png
4. Bulk Processing with Bash
Generate badges for a list of names in a text file (names.txt):
while read name; do
convert -size 800x600 xc:white -fill "003366" -draw "rectangle 0,0 800,100" -pointsize 40 -fill white -annotate +50+70 'Cyber Security Badge' -pointsize 24 -fill black -annotate +50+150 "Awarded to: $name" -annotate +50+200 "For Completing: Advanced Penetration Testing" "${name// /_}_badge.png"
done < names.txt
What Undercode Say:
Creating and managing digital badges is a great way to recognize cybersecurity achievements. Automating the process with scripting ensures efficiency and scalability. Below are additional Linux and Windows commands for security professionals:
- Linux:
Encrypt badge files gpg -c badge.png Verify file integrity md5sum badge.png Batch rename files rename 's/ /_/g' .png
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Windows (PowerShell):
Generate SHA-256 hash Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 badge.png Bulk resize images dir .png | % { magick convert $<em>.FullName -resize 800x600 "resized</em>$($_.Name)" }
Expected Output:
A set of professionally designed digital badges, securely generated and validated, ready for distribution to cybersecurity trainees or professionals.
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References:
Reported By: Tylerewall Shipping – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
