Password cracking is the process of attempting to recover or guess passwords used to access computer systems, networks, or accounts without the owner’s authorization. It involves systematically testing a large number of possible password combinations until the correct password is identified or “cracked.” Password cracking techniques are commonly used by attackers to gain unauthorized access […]
A password manager is a software application or service designed to securely store, manage, and organize passwords and other sensitive information used for authentication and access control. Password managers help users generate strong, unique passwords for each online account, store them in an encrypted database or vault, and automatically fill login credentials into web forms
Password policy enforcement refers to the implementation of rules and guidelines by an organization or system to ensure that users create and maintain strong, secure passwords. These policies are designed to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, and security incidents resulting from weak or compromised passwords. Key characteristics of password policy enforcement include:
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A password spraying attack is a type of cyberattack where attackers attempt to gain unauthorized access to multiple user accounts by systematically trying a few commonly used passwords or a few variations of the same password across many accounts. Unlike traditional brute-force attacks that try many different passwords against a single account, password spraying attacks
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Patch management refers to the process of planning, implementing, and maintaining updates or patches for software applications, operating systems, firmware, and other IT infrastructure components. The primary objective of patch management is to ensure that systems and software are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches, bug fixes, and enhancements released by vendors or developers.
“Patch Tuesday” refers to the scheduled release of software patches and updates by various technology companies, particularly Microsoft. It occurs on the second Tuesday of each month and is part of the company’s regular software update cycle. During Patch Tuesday, Microsoft releases security updates, bug fixes, and patches for its various products, including the Windows
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment. The PCI DSS was developed by major credit card companies, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB, to protect cardholder
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Penetration testing, often abbreviated as “pen testing,” is a proactive cybersecurity assessment technique used to identify and evaluate vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, applications, or infrastructure. The primary objective of penetration testing is to simulate real-world cyberattacks and assess the security posture of an organization’s assets from the perspective of a potential attacker. During a
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Penetration Testing Automation refers to the process of using automated tools, scripts, and techniques to streamline and accelerate the execution of penetration tests, which are simulated cyberattacks performed against computer systems, networks, applications, or infrastructure to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities. Penetration testing automation aims to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of penetration testing
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Phishing represents a prevalent and persistent cyber threat that exploits human psychology and deception to steal sensitive information or spread malware. In a phishing attack, malicious actors impersonate trusted entities, such as banks, social media platforms, government agencies, or reputable companies, and send fraudulent emails, messages, or websites to unsuspecting individuals. Key characteristics of phishing
