Article Understanding stream ciphers in cryptography Stream ciphers fall under the symmetric encryption category. Thus, using stream ciphers the sender and the recipient of the data use the same key to…
Article Rivest Cipher 4 (RC4) RC4 stands for Rivest Cipher 4. RC4 is a stream cipher and was invented by Ron Rivest in 1987. Since RC4 is a stream cipher, it encrypts the stream…
Article What is a firewall: An overview A typical corporate network makes use of a number of networking devices for preventing various attacks and maintaining the security of their…
Article The top 5 pentesting tools you will ever need [updated 2021] A penetration test or “pentest” is a human-driven assessment of an organization’s security. One or more pentesters will be engaged by an…
Article PCAP analysis basics with Wireshark [updated 2021] Wireshark is a very useful tool for information security professionals and is thought of by many as the de facto standard in network packet and…
Article All about carding (for noobs only) [updated 2021] Disclaimer The Article writer's intent is to spread awareness about the carding. The writer is not responsible if any damage occurs. This is for…
Article Networking Fundamentals for Forensic Analysts The need for understanding Networking To be able to successfully conduct a network attack investigation, it is important to have the knowledge of…
Article Fake online shopping websites: 6 ways to identify a fraudulent shopping website Once upon a time, the only way to get your shopping done was at a brick-and-mortar store. In terms of crime, shoppers may have been worried about…
Article Network Forensics Concepts This article outlines various Network Forensics Concepts that can come handy for beginners. We will begin by understanding what various network…
Article The need for Network Forensics Most medium to large sized organizations use some sort of security monitoring in their enterprise environments. Security monitoring includes several…
Article Network Forensics Tools Various tools are available for Network forensics to investigate network attacks. In this article, we will discuss tools that are available for…
Article What types of attack scenarios can you simulate in a cyber range? Introduction Just as in any other endeavor, practice makes perfect, and the same goes for preparing for cyberattacks. For organizations looking to…
Article Flip the funnel: Fixing the cybersecurity talent pipeline challenge Organizations of all sizes are dealing with a critical challenge: the demand for cybersecurity talent continues to grossly outpace the supply of…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machine walkthrough series: Vault Today, we will be continuing with our exploration of Hack the Box (HTB) machines, as seen in previous articles. This walkthrough is of an HTB…
Article Infosec Skills author Joseph South found "love at first sight" in cybersecurity "I'm not teaching you different theories of how you would penetrate a network based on some book written by someone that hasn't done it in 10…
Article Infosec Skills author teaches people-process-technology approach for "secure software development" "Technology is as good as the processes implemented around it, and processes are as good as the people who execute them, so never stop learning,…
Article Network Security Technologies Knowledge of various network security technologies greatly aid in Network Forensic Investigations. This article outlines some network security…
Article Unpatched address bar spoofing vulnerability impacts major mobile browsers Introduction A number of web browsers have been affected by an address bar spoofing vulnerability that could lead to malware infections and…
Article Linux security and APTs: Identifying threats and reducing risk Introduction Think your Linux system is immune to malware? Well, think again. Advanced attack groups have sophisticated PHP rootkits, web shells,…
Article Sources of network forensic evidence One of the key aspects of any successful forensic investigation is the evidence collection phase. Identifying the sources of evidence while…
Article Developing security talent and teams: A roundtable discussion During the Infosec Inspire Cyber Skills Summit, we had the chance to gain valuable insights on developing talent from a panel of leading…
Article Network security tools (and their role in forensic investigations) The effectiveness of network forensics is closely related to the network security tools used in an organization. We have covered common enterprise…
Article Log analysis Log analysis counts for a lot in an investigation, and this article provides a gentle introduction to log analysis. Log analysis is exactly what it…
Article Gamification — Cybersecurity’s turn to play Games are everywhere, but is there room for gamification in the workplace — especially when it comes to vital business functions like security…
