penetration testing
SessionProbe: Open-source multi-threaded pentesting tool
SessionProbe is a multi-threaded pentesting tool designed to evaluate user privileges in web applications. It takes a user’s session token and checks for a list of URLs …
Organizations’ serious commitment to software risk management pays off
There has been a significant decrease in vulnerabilities found in target applications – from 97% in 2020 to 83% in 2022 – an encouraging sign that code reviews, automated …
GOAD: Vulnerable Active Directory environment for practicing attack techniques
Game of Active Directory (GOAD) is a free pentesting lab. It provides a vulnerable Active Directory environment for pen testers to practice common attack methods. GOAD-Light: …
Unmasking the limitations of yearly penetration tests
In this Help Net Security interview, Charles d’Hondt, Head of Operations, Ambionics Security, talks about the necessity of implementing continuous penetration testing …
11 search engines for cybersecurity research you can use right now
Staying ahead in cybersecurity requires constant learning and adaptation. If you’re interested in cybersecurity research, explore the resources outlined below. …
Kali Linux 2023.3 released: Kali NetHunter app redesign, 9 new tools, and more!
Offensive Security has released Kali Linux 2023.3, the latest version of its penetration testing and digital forensics platform. New tools in Kali Linux 2023.3 Besides updates …
8 open-source OSINT tools you should try
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to gathering, assessing, and interpreting public information to address specific intelligence queries. All the tools listed here are …
Balancing telecom security, law enforcement, and customer trust
In this Help Net Security interview, Mark O’Neill, CTO at BlackDice Cyber, talks about collaboration, transparent policies, and a security-first mindset. As 5G and IoT emerge, …
Assess multi-cloud security with the open-source CNAPPgoat project
Ermetic released CNAPPgoat, an open-source project that allows organizations to test their cloud security skills, processes, tools, and posture in interactive sandbox …
Open-source penetration testing tool BloodHound CE released
SpecterOps released version 5.0 of BloodHound Community Edition (CE), a free and open-source penetration testing solution that maps attack paths in Microsoft Active Directory …
12 open-source penetration testing tools you might not know about
Red Siege has developed and made available many open-source tools to help with your penetration testing work. The company plans to continue to support the tools listed below, …
Attack Surface Management: Identify and protect the unknown
In this Help Net Security video, Brianna McGovern, Product Manager, Attack Surface Management, NetSPI, discusses Attack Surface Management (ASM). Attack Surface Management …
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