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Looking at a penetration test through the eyes of a target

CyberSecurity Insiders

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. Penetration testing (pentesting) is one of the fundamental mechanisms in this area. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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11 stakeholder strategies for red team success

CSO Magazine

Red teams are a necessary evil – literally – in today’s cyber threat landscape. Motivations for engaging in offensive testing activities can vary from regulatory requirements to certification aspirations. To read this article in full, please click here

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. pochodzi z serwisu Web Application Security Testing.

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GUEST ESSAY: Everything you should know about the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of AI chatbots

The Last Watchdog

Machine learning helps AI chatbots adapt to and prevent new cyber threats. Follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn for more articles on emerging cybersecurity trends. . • Malicious intent or manipulation: AI chatbots can be exploited to spread misinformation, execute social engineering attacks or launch phishing.

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CakePHP Application Cybersecurity Research – Forgotten Endpoint: Authentication bypass with /open prefix

Zigrin Security

Ensuring the security of these applications is crucial to protect both users and businesses from potential cyber threats. One of the most effective ways to identify vulnerabilities in web applications is through web application penetration testing.

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Black-box vs. Grey-box vs. White-box: Which Penetration Test Is Right for You?

Zigrin Security

You need to know if your company’s security controls and defenses can withstand a real cyber attack. Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Sleep better at night knowing your data and applications have been battle-tested.

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Banking and Insurance Regulators Focus on Cyber-Threats

NopSec

In our own backyard, the New York State Department of Financial Services has distributed a “Cyber-Security/Cyber-Risk Questionnaire” that covers topics such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning tools, and emerging threats from mobile devices, social media, and Cloud computing.