Article Mumbai 1: VulnHub CTF walkthrough In this article, we will solve a capture the flag (CTF) challenge that was posted on the VulnHub website by an author named Dylan Barker. As per the…
Article How to audit Windows 10 security logs Introduction "I'm sorry, but I can't let you in right now." "Why not? I'm right on time!" [pkadzone zone="main_top"] "Because according to the lo
Article Vulnerable web apps (from OWASP and others) Web application attacks significantly contribute to the breaches and various other cyberattacks. In fact, web applications provide an easy entry…
Article How to mitigate buffer overflow vulnerabilities This article provides an overview of various techniques that can be used to mitigate buffer overflow vulnerabilities. In addition to the mitigations…
Article Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Introduction to VPNs Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a solution designed to provide a secure connection between two parties over an untrusted…
Article Blockchain Technology Introduction to blockchain Blockchain is a technology that has gained a great deal of attention in recent years. The goal of a blockchain network is…
Article Introduction to Blockchain What is blockchain? A blockchain is a record of digital transactions. It is a distributed software network which can function both as a digital…
Article Secure Credential Management Securely storing credentials Passwords are the most popular method for implementing an authentication system despite their security issues. As a…
Article 10 election security predictions for the 2020 US presidential election As I write, we have a hurricane pounding my home state of Texas and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our personal and professional lives.…
Article Victim 1: VulnHub CTF walkthrough In this article, we will answer a Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge published on VulnHub by the author “iamv1nc3nt”. As per the information given by…
Article How to exploit Buffer Overflow This article provides an overview of buffer overflow vulnerabilities and how they can be exploited. Buffer overflows are commonly seen in programs…
Article Buffer overflow exploitation case study In the previous article, we briefly discussed buffer overflow vulnerabilities and their types. We also discussed how one can analyze crash dumps to…
Article Introduction to Cryptanalysis What is cryptanalysis? Cryptography is the science of creating codes or keeping this secret. Cryptanalysis is the opposite: the attempt to break the…
Article Security Technologies for ICS/SCADA environments Introduction: Security Challenges Generally speaking, security is not a priority in the context of industrial control systems (ICSs) and Supervisory…
Article Consensus algorithm security The need for consensus in blockchain Blockchain technology is designed to create a distributed, decentralized and immutable digital ledger. Each…
Article Identity and access management with AWS Introduction Having a secure AWS environment requires having control and visibility of your users and resources. AWS Identity and Access Management…
Article Working with AWS EC2 Introduction Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute (EC2) is a virtual environment allowing you to create and control on-demand virtual servers or instances…
Article Why your security risk management program should include legacy systems Introduction The aim of business is to be profitable — and as we all know, investing in new systems, devices, and technology costs money that may…
Article Are retired Cisco certs still valuable? Introduction: Why get Cisco-certified? Vendor-specific certifications that cover platforms, tools and technologies can make job seekers more…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: Instagram phishing scam, hackers pose as journalists, QakBot banking trojan An Instagram Help Center phishing scam is stealing credentials. Hackers pose as journalists to trick victims into installing malware. QakBot banking…
Article The OneLogin State of Remote Work Survey Report Introduction With the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns impacting public life, the number of remote workers has skyrocketed. In response to…
Article How to get a cybersecurity startup off the ground with Kevin O'Brien, GreatHorn In this episode of the Cyber Work with Infosec podcast, host Chris Sienko spoke with Kevin O'Brien, the CEO and co-founder of GreatHorn, a high…
Article When and how to report a breach: Data breach reporting best practices One day you go into work and the nightmare has happened. The company has had a data breach. This scenario plays out, many times, each and every day,…
Article Hack the Box (HTB) machines walkthrough series — Monteverde 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 machine…
