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What Are Network Ports and Port Scanning Techniques? 
What Are Network Ports and Port Scanning Techniques?  

Preventing Malicious Hacks with Port Scanning Techniques Port scanning techniques are a valuable part of any cybersecurity professional’s toolkit. Ethical hackers and penetration testers frequently use port scanning techniques to locate vulnerabilities in a network that malicious hackers can use to gain access. Port scanning is a fundamental part of the pre-attack phase of a penetration test.…

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C|PENT Review, Preparation Tips, and Cyber Range Experience: Advice From a Licensed Penetration Tester (Master)

C|PENT Review, Preparation Tips, and Cyber Range Experience: Advice From a Licensed Penetration Tester (Master) Before sharing my experience with and advice for the Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) program, I must mention that C|PENT is different from other programs. While preparing for C|PENT, I learned many new, cool concepts and practiced them in EC-Council’s…

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How Can Penetration Testing Prevent Social Engineering Attacks
How Can Penetration Testing Prevent Social Engineering Attacks?

How Can Penetration Testing Prevent Social Engineering Attacks? Sensitive information is everywhere, from the databases of the world’s largest corporations to the social media pages of everyday individuals. Cybercriminals actively seek to acquire this data through social engineering techniques. Since successful cyberattacks can be extremely costly for organizations, it’s essential to understand how to combat…

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Advanced Penetration Testing Techniques
Learn Advanced Penetration Testing Techniques in the CPENT Course

Learn Advanced Penetration Testing Techniques in the CPENT Course Cybersecurity has become critical as the need to protect digital infrastructure, personal data, and business operations grows. Cybersecurity professionals are always in demand, but to stay ahead of the curve, they need to keep up with the latest technologies, including advanced penetration testing techniques. This article…

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Penetration Testing with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Penetration Testing with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Tips, Tools, and Techniques

Penetration Testing with Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Tips, Tools, and Techniques According to a 2021 IBM report, the average organization did not detect a data breach for up to 212 days—and then did not fully contain the issue for another 75. In many instances, malicious hackers attack a company using publicly available information: open-source intelligence, often…

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Penetration Testing Career | PenTesting Jobs | EC-Council
Five Reasons a Career in Penetration Testing Is the Next Big Thing

Five Reasons a Career in Penetration Testing Is the Next Big Thing Penetration testing is an extremely rewarding career path for cybersecurity professionals, offering fulfilling salaries and outstanding job security. Demand for penetration testers has remained high as multiple high-profile cybersecurity incidents have made their way into headlines in recent years—for example, when Russian hackers…

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Types of Penetration Testing
What Is Penetration Testing? Strategic Approaches and Types

What Is Penetration Testing? Strategic Approaches and Types In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are facing the challenge of optimizing their security infrastructures. Due to the widespread shift to remote work, more business data than ever travels through cloud services (Sumina, 2021), and employees are using personal devices and home Wi-Fi networks for…

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