In the vast and interconnected world of the Internet, one of the most critical protocols ensuring the flow of data is Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). BGP is the routing protocol that enables different autonomous systems to communicate and exchange routing information. Without BGP, the Internet as we know it would not be able to function, Read More …
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Conference Video – Dirty Red Team tricks
Let’s time travel to 2003 with today’s tools and own everything. This talk takes you inside the red teams at the North East and Mid Atlantic Collegiate Cyber Defense competition events. Raphael Mudge, the developer of the Armitage Metasploit GUI, will guide you on this journey. You will learn how to automate Metasploit, nmap, and Read More …
Notes – Cost Effectiveness & Specialized Hardware
Specialized hardware can enhance cost-effectiveness in specific applications, offering optimized performance and reduced expenses when compared to general-purpose solutions, but the decision depends on the specific needs and application. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Why Specialized Hardware Can Be Cost-Effective: Optimized Performance: Specialized hardware is designed for particular tasks, enabling them to perform those tasks Read More …
InfoSec TV – Decoupling CI from CD with ArgoCD
In this video we are going to cover Decoupling CI from CD with ArgoCD Image Updater
GRE Tunnels in Modern Networking
In the world of modern networking, flexibility, security, and efficiency are paramount. As the Internet continues to evolve, so do the methods by which data is transmitted across complex infrastructures. One such method is the use of Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE) tunnels. In this article, we’ll explain what a GRE tunnel is, how it works, Read More …
North Korea infiltrates crypto markets
N. Korea infiltrates crypto markets Google Gemini However, I can provide you with general information about North Korea’s involvement in the cryptocurrency industry, which is a widely reported topic: Sanctions Evasion: North Korea faces strict international sanctions due to its nuclear weapons program. Cryptocurrency offers a way to bypass traditional financial systems and evade these Read More …
Conference Video – Offensive Countermeasures: Still trying to bring sexy back
Why is it that the Hackers and Penetration Testers get to have all of the “sexy” fun? In this presentation we will cover some cool tricks to confuse, block or mislead attackers. Penetration testers may be angered during this presentation as we will describe how to make their lives difficult. The term “hacking back” will Read More …
Decoupling CI/CD from deployment
Decoupling CI/CD from deployment allows teams to build, test, and deploy code changes independently, offering more flexibility and control over releases, enabling faster feedback loops and risk reduction. Why Decouple? Improved Control and Stability: By separating deployment (moving the code to production) from release (making the code available to users), teams can deploy new versions of Read More …
What is Network Address Translation
Network Address Translation (NAT) is a method used in networking to modify the IP address information in the headers of data packets as they traverse a router. NAT allows multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP address, facilitating efficient use of IP address space and adding a layer of security Read More …
Conference Video – Dirty Secrets They Didn’t Teach You In Class
This talk is about methodologies and tools that we use or have coded that make our lives and pentest schedule a little easier, and why we do things the way we do. Of course, there will be a healthy dose of Metasploit in the mix.