Unix and Linux Enumeration
Linux and Unix systems are no different from Windows systems and can be enumerated as well. The difference lies in
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Checking for Live Systems
How do you check for live systems in a targeted environment? There are plenty of ways to accomplish this. Some
Read moreUnderstanding the Steps of Ethical Hacking
For an overview of the process, let’s look at the steps of ethical hacking to see where foot-printing fits in
Read morepen test logic
A pen test is the next logical step beyond ethical hacking. Although ethical hacking sometimes occurs without a formal set
Read moreEthical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Ethical hackers engage in sanctioned hacking—that is, hacking with permission from the system’s owner. In the world of ethical hacking,
Read moreUnderstanding Linux Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities and attacks against Linux are creating business risks in a growing number of organizations — especially e-commerce companies, network
Read moreUnderstanding the Implications of Wireless Network Vulnerabilities
Wi-Fi is very susceptible to attack — even more so than wired networks if it’s not configured or deployed properly.
Read morePutting Up General Network Defenses
Use stateful inspection rules that monitor traffic sessions for firewalls. This can help ensure that all traffic traversing the firewall
Read moreIdentifying Basic Physical Security Vulnerabilities
Whatever your computer- and network-security technology, practically any hack is possible if an attacker is in your building or data
Read moreAssessing Vulnerabilities
After finding potential security holes, the next step is to confirm whether they’re indeed vulnerabilities in the context of your
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