Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing, is a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy. It involves simulating real-world cyber attacks to evaluate the security of a system, network, or application. The primary goal is to uncover weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. The importance of penetration testing cannot be overstated, especially...
In Active Directory (AD) security, one area that has been gaining attention is the exploitation of misconfigured Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) and, in particular, weak access control lists (ACLs) on certificate templates. These vulnerabilities can lead to domain escalation and compromise the security of an entire network. In this blog, we will explore the...
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service provided by Microsoft. It plays a vital role in the Azure environment, serving as the cornerstone for authentication and authorization across Azure services. Azure AD allows organizations to manage and secure user identities, enforce access policies, and enable single sign-on to various...
Web cache poisoning is a sophisticated attack. It targets the caching system of a browser, leading to the delivery of stale or outdated content to unsuspecting users. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the intricacies of web cache poisoning, in addition to its working mechanism. We will also look into the core reasons behind...
Embarking on a journey to fortify your digital defences against cyber threats requires a well-crafted and comprehensive yearly penetration testing plan. In this blog, we’ll explore the seven essential steps that form the backbone of an effective strategy to ensure the security of your organization’s digital assets. Understanding Penetration Testing (Pen Test) Penetration testing (pen...
As Pen Testers, one of our main roles are identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities that could lead to security breaches. Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks often go undetected but have severe repercussions if left unaddressed; we will explore this attack type further in this blog and examine their fundamentals as well as understand their significance as...
