A man-in-the-middle attack is a cyberattack in which the attacker can secretly intercept messages between two or more parties who believe they are communicating with each other. Attackers can then use their position as the “man in the middle” to read this confidential information, even maliciously edit it, or insert their own messages. This can…
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If you’re responsible for enterprise security, you know that vulnerability and penetration testing are critical to keeping your organization safe. The Metasploit Framework is one of the most popular tools for performing these tests, and it’s packed with features that can help you find vulnerabilities and fix them. Here we’ll look at how to use…
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What is Privilege Escalation? Privilege escalation is a cyberattack technique where an attacker gains unauthorized access to higher privileges by leveraging security flaws, weaknesses, and vulnerabilities in an organization’s system. It is the attempt to elevate access permissions by exploiting bugs, system flaws, human behaviors, configuration oversights, or weak access controls. In most cases, the…
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Penetration testing is an invaluable addition to any organization’s cybersecurity toolset. By conducting regular penetration testing, enterprises can discover and patch security issues before hackers detect and exploit them. However, not all penetration testing methods and strategies are created equal. This article will discuss everything you need to know about penetration testing best practices: the…
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The term “firmware” usually refers to the low-level software that runs on electronic devices, such as computers and smartphones. Unlike more familiar software, firmware is often invisible to users and is not generally replaceable. Because of its hidden nature, firmware can be a prime target for hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities in order to gain…
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Penetration testing, also known as a pentest, is a simulated cyberattack against your network. It includes an analysis of the organization’s current security practices and recommendations for improving security. A pentest aims to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. When the test is complete, you’ll receive a report outlining the results. But what…
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As an author, professor, and researcher, I don multiple hats. I will share my Certified Penetration Testing Professional (C|PENT) exam preparation notes, my learning journey, and how I succeeded in acing the C|PENT examination. Even though I opted for the two 12-hour exam format, I believe that attempting it in the 24-hour setting is better…
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Penetration testing is the process of simulating a cyberattack against a computer system or network to identify and fix vulnerabilities. Pivoting in penetration testing is a technique in which the ethical hackers—also known as white-hat hackers—simulating the attack can move from one system to another. Below, we’ll go over everything you need to know about…
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Organizations sometimes experience a network penetration incident they could have avoided if their security systems had been strengthened at the time of the attack. These incidents include information leaks, unauthorized access to network systems, and data loss. A penetration incident involves the intentional use of various malicious techniques to evaluate a network’s security responses—or lack…
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Nmap stands for “Network Mapper,” a free, open-source tool created in 1997. While nearly 25 years old, it remains the gold standard tool for vulnerability assessments, port scanning, and network mapping. While other tools (both free and paid) have come along offering similar functionality, it’s still the go-to tool for cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Given its…
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