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What is recipient non-repudiation in secure email transport?

Recipient non-repudiation in secure email transport refers ...READ MORE

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How can I securely log user metadata (IP addresses) without compromising privacy in a web app?

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Which of the following poses the greatest risk to an organization's computer network security?

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What is the difference between certificates with extension fields and Non-Repudiation usage?

Digital certificates, particularly X.509 v3 certificates, utilize ...READ MORE

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What’s the difference between auditing, accounting, logging, and accountability?

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What’s the purpose of the secret in express-session? How does it mitigate threats?

I’ve noticed that the express-session library requires ...READ MORE

Dec 30, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by Anupam
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Why Should a Testing Network Be Non-Routable to the Firewall?

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How can I securely log user metadata without exposing personally identifiable information (PII) in a web app?

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How does single sign-on (SSO) enhance security in an architecture?

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How to create an effective threat model using OWASP Threat Dragon: Understanding actors, processes, and trust boundaries?

I’m exploring OWASP Threat Dragon to build ...READ MORE

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What are the relative costs involved in making changes to the current organizational security?

Evaluating the costs associated with enhancing your ...READ MORE

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How to interpret cost comparison for changes in organizational security procedures?

Interpreting a report that compares the costs ...READ MORE

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What is a 2FA attestation object for non-repudiation?

In the context of two-factor authentication (2FA), ...READ MORE

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How Secure Are Virtual Machines?

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Why the Something You Know Factor is Considered the Weakest in Authentication?

In authentication systems, the Something You Know factor, ...READ MORE

Jan 2, 2025 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by Anupam
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Why does HTTPS not support non-repudiation?

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is designed ...READ MORE

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Is bcrypt a hashing algorithm?

I’ve been learning about various cryptographic techniques, ...READ MORE

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Why isn't AES-256 with Argon2i-based memory hardening used for at-rest file encryption?

Combining AES-256 encryption with Argon2i key derivation ...READ MORE

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Does PCI DSS require an SAQ for each site?

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Is it possible to get the user groups or other attributes with TACACS authentication?

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Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why would full disk encryption miss slack space, swap files, and memory?

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How is authentication related to the CIA triad?

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What is the overarching term for authentication and authorization?

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What is the threat model for mobile security when the attacker has root access?

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Dec 30, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by Anupam
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Which command-line tools are recommended for SNMP enumeration?

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How to prevent lookalike domain phishing and secure client-side code against replication?

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How many businesses experienced a Spectre/Meltdown attack?

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Are there any solutions available that conform to the AAA protocol?

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What port does NetBIOS use, and why is it critical for security?

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) utilizes specific ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why define CIA in security like this?

The CIA triad, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, serves as ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How to prevent CSP bypass and resource access from internal servers via code injection?

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Can information security risks essentially only be triaged according to the CIA triangle?

While the CIA triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—provides ...READ MORE

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Who is the creator of the CIA triad?

The CIA triad, representing Confidentiality, Integrity, and ...READ MORE

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How to regain SSH access without alerting a threat actor?

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How can I safely analyze a USB device?

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How should a midsized startup approach information security and compliance?

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Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How to validate a digital signature in a PDF?

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What are the best practices and templates for documenting threat models for cloud-based messaging services?

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What are the best methods to prevent session hijacking?

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Is DRM considered Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, or a combination of the three?

Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems are designed ...READ MORE

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How to achieve non-repudiation?

Non-repudiation ensures that a party cannot deny ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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You need to email a spreadsheet containing personal data. How should you send it?

Here's a step-by-step guide on the best ...READ MORE

Nov 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Using RADIUS for host authentication?

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is ...READ MORE

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How secure is a hardened Google Chrome + EMET 5.1 setup against browser-based threats for a small business?

I’ve set up a Google Chrome browser ...READ MORE

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What is non-repudiation that can never be proven?

The term non-repudiation that can never be ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What could cause Nmap host discovery not to show all hosts?

Nmap's host discovery may yield incomplete results ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why does NMAP host discovery give different results between NAT and Bridged modes?

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Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Does HTTPS protect against session hijacking, or are additional measures needed?

While HTTPS encrypts data transmitted between a user's browser ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is using a network sniffer viable for host discovery, or are there better options?

Both network sniffers (e.g., Wireshark) and active ...READ MORE

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How challenging is the CompTIA PenTest+ exam?

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam is recognized ...READ MORE

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