Penetrating the System
You can use identified security vulnerabilities to do the following: Gain further information about the host and its data. Obtain
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Assessing Vulnerabilities
After finding potential security holes, the next step is to confirm whether they’re indeed vulnerabilities in the context of your
Read moreDetermining 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
Read moreUsing 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 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 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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