Introduction In our previous discussion, we explored the five foundational stages of ethical hacking: reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration, gaining access, maintaining access, and clearing tracks. For those familiar with professional penetration testing or...
Introduction In a world increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, the battle against cyber threats is constant. But what if there were individuals who could think like the bad guys, without being the bad guys? Enter the world of ethical hacking, a crucial...
Introduction Creating a bootable USB drive is often the first step toward installing or testing a Linux distribution. Whether you're setting up a new system, repairing an existing one, or simply exploring different distros, having a reliable installer on a USB stick...
Introduction In an age where data breaches are increasingly common and regulatory compliance is more stringent than ever, organizations must adopt proactive strategies to safeguard sensitive information. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) has emerged as a vital component of...
Introduction Do you ever find yourself typing long, cumbersome SSH commands, replete with usernames, IP addresses, and obscure port numbers? We've all been there. It's a recipe for typos, frustration, and wasted time. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon in...
Introduction If you've felt overwhelmed by the Ansible playbooks, Bash scripts, or Python snippets in my previous blogs—don’t worry. This time, we’re focusing solely on the sshd_config file for SSH hardening and configuration. No complex automation, just...