Road to CEH Masters Week 13: Hacking Web Servers
Understanding and Preventing Web Server Attacks Introduction to Web Servers Web servers are critical components in the internet infrastructure, storing, processing, and delivering web pages to clients via HTTP. They consist of several components, including the document root, server root, virtual document tree, virtual hosting, and web proxy. Popular architectures include the LAMP stack (Linux, […]
Road to CEH Masters Week 12: Evading IDS, Firewall, and Honeypots
Module 12 focuses on understanding and evading Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Firewalls, and Honeypots. These technologies are crucial for protecting an organization’s network by detecting and preventing unauthorized access and malicious activities. Key Concepts Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Function: Monitors, detects, and alerts on malicious activities in a network. Types: Passive IDS: Only detects and […]
Road to CEH Masters Week 10: Denial-of-Service
Understanding Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks are a prevalent threat in cybersecurity, designed to disrupt the availability of services on a target system or network. This module explores the intricacies of DoS and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, their mechanisms, and mitigation strategies. What is a DoS Attack? A DoS attack aims […]
Road to CEH Masters Week 9: Social Engineering
Social Engineering: Understanding the Techniques and Impacts Social engineering is a significant threat to cybersecurity, targeting the human element to extract sensitive information. This module explores various social engineering techniques, their common targets, and the impact they can have on organizations. Here’s a summary of the key points for a tech-based blog: What is Social […]
Road to CEH Masters Week 8: Sniffing
Understanding Network Sniffing: An Essential Guide for Cybersecurity Network Sniffing Overview: Network sniffing, a crucial concept in cybersecurity, involves monitoring and capturing data packets flowing through a network using software or hardware devices. While straightforward in hub-based networks, modern switch-based networks present more challenges, requiring manipulation techniques to capture traffic effectively. How Sniffers Work: Ethernet […]
Road to CEH Masters Week 7: Malware Threats
Understanding Malware Threats: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction to Malware Malware, short for malicious software, is designed to damage or disable computers, steal data, and give attackers control over systems for malicious activities like theft or fraud. Common types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojans, rootkits, backdoors, botnets, ransomware, spyware, adware, and keyloggers. Malware can lead […]