2023 – Posted in: Penetration Testing

Time to read: 5-6 minutes In the world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking plays an essential role in identifying vulnerabilities in networks and applications. Penetration testers or ethical hackers need to have the right set of tools to perform their job effectively. In this blog post, we will be discussing the top 10 ethical hacking tools that every penetration tester should know about. Metasploit Framework Metasploit Framework is a widely used penetration testing tool that allows…

Cobalt Strike: The Powerful Penetration Testing Tool 07/04/2023 – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time needed to read: 5-6 minutes Cobalt Strike is a powerful penetration testing tool that has gained a lot of popularity among security professionals. It is a commercial tool that allows security professionals to simulate attacks, test their security measures and find vulnerabilities in their network infrastructure. Cobalt Strike is used by many professional security testers and researchers to simulate various attacks on networks and applications. In this blog post, we will explore Cobalt Strike…

Exploring the Top Penetration Testing Distributions 06/04/2023 – Posted in: Linux, Penetration Testing

Time to read: 4-5 minutes Penetration testing is a critical process for identifying vulnerabilities and potential security risks in computer systems. Penetration testing distributions are operating systems that come pre-installed with a variety of tools and applications that facilitate penetration testing. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the top penetration testing distributions and what makes them unique. Kali Linux Kali Linux is one of the most popular penetration testing distributions available. It…

Buffer Overflow: A Common Vulnerability Exploited by Cybercriminals 05/04/2023 – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to Read: 4-5 minutes. Buffer overflow is one of the most common and dangerous types of software vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. It occurs when a program writes more data into a buffer than it can hold, causing the extra data to overflow into adjacent memory locations. This can cause the program to crash or be taken over by an attacker. In this post, we will discuss what buffer overflow vulnerabilities are, how they…

What is Nessus? An Overview of the Vulnerability Scanner – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to Read: 2-3 minutes. Nessus is a widely used vulnerability scanner that is used to identify security weaknesses in computer systems, networks, and applications. It was first released in 1998 and is currently maintained by Tenable, Inc. In this article, we will provide an overview of Nessus and how it is used in cybersecurity. How Nessus Works Nessus works by scanning a target system or network for known vulnerabilities. It does this by using…

Understanding the Difference between White Box Pentesting and Black Box Pentesting – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to Read: 2-3 minutes. Penetration testing, or pentesting, is a vital component of cybersecurity. It involves simulating a cyber attack on a system or network to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers. There are two types of pentesting: white box and black box. In this article, we will discuss the differences between the two and how they are used in cybersecurity. Black Box Pentesting Black box pentesting involves testing a…

Pentesting 101: Understanding the Basics of Penetration Testing – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to Read: 2-3 minutes. Penetration testing, also known as pentesting, is the practice of assessing computer systems, networks, and applications for security vulnerabilities. It is a critical component of any comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, as it allows organizations to identify weaknesses in their security measures and proactively address them before they can be exploited by malicious actors. What is Penetration Testing? Penetration testing involves simulating a real-world cyber attack on a target system to identify…

OSCP Certification: Why it Matters and How to Prepare for It 01/04/2023 – Posted in: Certification, Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to read: 5-6 minutes Introduction: As the field of cybersecurity continues to grow, there is an increasing demand for professionals with advanced skills to secure networks and systems. The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification is one of the most recognized and respected certifications in the cybersecurity industry. In this article, we will discuss why the OSCP certification matters and how to prepare for it. Why OSCP Certification Matters: The OSCP certification is widely…

Understanding OWASP: The Top 10 Security Risks Every Developer Should Know – Posted in: Information Security, Penetration Testing

Time to read: 5-7 minutes OWASP, or the Open Web Application Security Project, is an open-source community focused on improving the security of software. OWASP provides a framework for developers to build secure applications, and they publish a list of the top 10 security risks every year. In this article, we’ll go over what OWASP is, why it’s important, and the top 10 security risks that developers should be aware of. What is OWASP? OWASP…

Getting Started with Burp Suite: An Overview – Posted in: Penetration Testing

Time needed to read: 4-5 minutes. Burp Suite is a popular web application security testing tool used by security professionals and ethical hackers to test the security of web applications. It is an all-in-one tool that is used to perform different types of security testing, such as scanning for vulnerabilities, intercepting and modifying web traffic, and performing advanced manual testing. In this article, we will provide an overview of Burp Suite and its various features.…