Determining What’s Running on Open Ports
As a security professional, you need to gather the things that count when scanning your systems. You can often identify
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Using the Ethical Hacking Process
Like practically any IT or security project, you need to plan your security testing. It’s been said that action without
Read moreUnderstanding the Dangers Your Systems Face
t’s one thing to know generally that your systems are under fire from hackers around the world and malicious users
Read moreUnderstanding the Need to Hack Your Own Systems
To catch a thief, you must think like a thief. That’s the basis for ethical hacking. Knowing you enemy is
Read moreRecognizing How Malicious Attackers Beget Ethical Hackers
You need protection from hacker shenanigans; you have to become as savvy as the guys trying to attack your systems.
Read moreDefining malicious user
Malicious user — meaning a rogue employee, contractor, intern, or other user who abuses his or her trusted privileges —
Read moreDefining hacker
Hacker has two meanings: Traditionally, hackers like to tinker with software or electronic systems. Hackers enjoy exploring and learning how
Read moreEthical Reverse Engineering
Where does reverse engineering fit in for the ethical hacker? Reverse engineering is often viewed as the craft of the
Read moreHow to Protect Against SCADA Attacks
Although you can’t know about and detect all vulnerabilities in advance of deployment, you certainly can be proactive in mitigating
Read moreWhich Protocols Does SCADA Use?
SCADA uses several protocols. The most common protocols are • Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control (OPC) • Inter-Control
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