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Firewall Penetration Testing
Securing Your Network Gateway: A Firewall Penetration Testing Manual

Firewalls are indispensable barriers between organizations’ network assets and intruding threats from the public network. Despite their efficacy as the primary line of defense and vigilant monitors, firewalls confront various persistent threats. As the threat landscape continuously evolves, it presents multiple challenges where cyberattacks circumvent the firewall barriers. Hence, it is imperative for penetration testing…

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Navigating Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide and Conforming to Industry Standards
Navigating Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide and Conforming to Industry Standards

Penetration testing has become a cornerstone of information security strategies for various organizations and industries. While the landscape of tools and technical methodologies for conducting penetration tests is vast, ensuring their effectiveness and success demands adherence to industry-wide accepted standards. Within EC-Council’s latest cyber security whitepaper, “Navigating Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide and Conforming to…

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Mobile App Security Testing
Defending Against Mobile Application Vulnerabilities: A Testing Roadmap

Smartphones and devices have revolutionized personal and business interactions worldwide, permeating nearly every aspect of modern life with their multifaceted features and capabilities. However, their widespread adoption has also made them lucrative targets for malicious actors aiming to exploit vulnerabilities. Within EC-Council’s latest cyber security whitepaper, “Defending Against Mobile Application Vulnerabilities: A Testing Roadmap,” authored…

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Application Security Testing
Application Security Testing: A Comprehensive Guide to SAST and DAST

In an era of rapid technological evolution and increasing digitization, the security landscape has become increasingly complex and vulnerable. This puts cybersecurity, and especially application security at forefront to bear the burnt of cyberattacks. Within EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “Application Security Testing: A Comprehensive Guide to SAST and DAST” authored by Vanessa Padua, Director, Cybersecurity for…

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EC-Council CEH Threat Report 2024: AI and Cybersecurity Report: Discover impactful stats, technical insights, and strategies from experienced cybersecurity pros—perfect for your job

Download Report now Shift In the Winds 83% Note Tangible Alterations in Attack Methodologies Amidst AI Revolution. Layered Defense 80% Employ Multi-Factor Authentication to Combat Top 5 Cloud Threat Tactics and Procedures (TTPs). Education’s Edge 82% Champion Regular Training as being necessary for incident response. Bypassing the Barricades 70% Identify social engineering and zero-day exploits…

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Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) Understanding the Differences and Cyber Security Best Practices

In an era of rapid technological evolution and increasing digitization, the threat landscape looms larger than ever, thrusting cybersecurity into the forefront for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). Within EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT): Unveiling Distinctions and Unearthing Cybersecurity Best Practices,” authored by John York, Solutions Advisor…

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Phishing Outlook 2023: Statistics, Real-Life Incidents, and Best Practices

In the ever-changing world of cybersecurity, phishing attacks have emerged as a significant and deceptive threat, exploiting the human element and posing a challenge to organizations. In EC-Council’s latest whitepaper titled “Phishing Outlook 2023: Statistics, Real-Life Incidents, and Best Practices,” authored by Graham Thomson, CISO at Irwin Mitchell, we delve into some of the most…

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Securing the Future of Finance: Top Cybersecurity Best Practices for Financial Institutions

As the financial industry continues to evolve and digitize, it faces an ever-increasing threat landscape, making cybersecurity a top priority for financial institutions. In EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, “Securing the Future of Finance: Top Cybersecurity Best Practices for Financial Institutions,” authored by Ninad Varadkar, Group CISO of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, we delve into the critical…

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The Importance of IoT Security: Understanding and Addressing Core Security Issues

EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, titled “The Importance of IoT Security: Understanding and Addressing Core Security Issues,” authored by Marco Túlio Moraes, Director and Chief Information Security Officer at Oiti, sheds light on the criticality of securing Internet of Things (IoT) devices. In today’s interconnected world, where IoT devices are becoming increasingly prevalent across industries, understanding and…

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Safeguarding IoT Devices: Effective Penetration Testing Methods for Enhanced Security

EC-Council’s latest whitepaper, titled “Safeguarding IoT Devices: Effective Penetration Testing Methods for Enhanced Security,” authored by Tim Chase, Global Field CISO at Lacework, delves into the critical need for robust security measures to protect IoT (Internet of Things) devices. As the proliferation of connected devices continues to grow, securing IoT environments becomes paramount to mitigate…

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