Article Ethical hacking: Buffer overflow When taking external input, an application needs to allocate memory to store that input. Many high-level programming languages will do this behind…
Article Operands in x86 assembly Introduction This article defines an operand as it is used in x86 assembly instructions. It goes on to explain in detail, using simulations, three…
Article Registers in x86 assembly Introduction This article will define three key types of registers in the x86 architecture and then go on to show simulations of registers’ contents…
Article Linux for ethical hackers 101 In this article, we’ll discuss the Linux operating system and how it ties in with ethical hacking. We will explore the Linux distributions that have…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: Model response to cyber attack, Ecuador data leak, whistleblower phishing site Arizona schools demonstrate the model response to a malware attack. A marketing analytics company leaks deep profiles of the entire Ecuador…
Article CCPA and privacy concerns are shaping the future of cybersecurity careers The way people view online privacy is rapidly evolving. That shift has changed the way organizations of all sizes view privacy, and what they’re…
Article Transitioning from DevOps to DevSecOps Introduction DevOps is essentially the combination of software development and IT operations, and it is found in many enterprise environments.…
Article 5 legitimate tools commonly used for malicious purposes Introduction It should come as no surprise that there is quite a lot of malicious activity that can be accomplished with seemingly harmless tools.…
Article Securing Windows 10 Hosts Introduction Windows 10 is popular, but success has made the operating system a target for hackers and malicious coders. While Windows 10 has been…
Article Remote access security in Windows 10 Introduction One of the most ubiquitous forms of technology in the business world today is remote access technology. Just like other areas of IT,…
Article MITRE ATT&CK vulnerability spotlight: Access token manipulation Introduction MITRE is a U.S. government federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC) which performs a large amount of research and…
Article What are tagged and untagged ports? Back in the old days, there were no such things as managed switches. Instead, modern Ethernet connections were handled by simple devices called…
Article User Account Management in Windows 10 Introduction Windows 10 categorizes users into three types, each with a distinct purpose. Let’s explore the Local, Domain, and Microsoft user types.…
Article Ethical hacking: Attacking routers Routers are one of the most attractive points of a network for attackers to prey upon. These ubiquitous network devices often have more than one…
Article Penetration testing: TOR, VPN or proxy If you’re reading this article, chances are good that you already know what penetration testing is. Let's take things a step further and look at the…
Article Windows 10 Backup and Recovery Options Introduction From the moment computing was created, backing up and recovering lost data has been a primary concern, leading Microsoft to integrate…
Article Ethical hacking: Breaking cryptography (for hackers) Cryptography is the science of protecting secrets. As a result, it’s designed to make it impossible for an unauthorized party (like a hacker) to…
Article Reducing cybersecurity staff stress and turnover with continuous skill development While the causes of the cybersecurity skills shortage and its impact on job satisfaction vary by region, the reality is this challenge is faced by…
Article Get 30 days of free training for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) begins October 1, and we’re celebrating by giving away 30 days of free cybersecurity training — to…
Article Cybersecurity Weekly: Adolescent hacking study, DoorDash breach, Outlook file extension blacklist A study decodes how kids get into hacking. DoorDash loses personal records of 5 million clients and drivers. Outlook plans to add 38 more file…
Article Malware spotlight: what is ransomware? Introduction Ransomware is a type of malware that is used to digitally extort victims. It does this by preventing them from accessing their systems…
Article Windows 10 Authentication Mechanisms Introduction Windows 10 offers several authentication mechanisms for users. This article will detail Windows 10 authentication methods and explore…
Article Phishing-as-a-Service Introduction IKEA, the famous Swedish home furnishing superstore, is incredibly successful. One of the secrets of their success is making the home…
Article Ethical hacking: Log tampering 101 Getting caught is exactly what every hacker does not want. They want to be able to gain entry into a system and then quickly withdraw to the safety…
