In the article “Why Prompts Are the New IOCs You Didn’t See Coming,” the author discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the importance of prompts in identifying potential threats. For someone new to IT, it’s essential to understand that Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are pieces of evidence that suggest a security breach has occurred, Read More …
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Measuring ROI for Container Deployments
To ensure a positive return on investment (ROI) from container deployments, organizations must build a comprehensive business case that evaluates both costs and potential benefits. Key benefits include enhanced developer productivity, which can be measured annually on a per-developer basis. Additionally, an agile continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) environment can be assessed through metrics such as Read More …
Threat Intelligence Sites
Again, this post is part of a data migration project from my old Blogger site, to this one. This is my collection of Threat Intelligence links that I have gathered throughout the years. At the time of this post, these are live and can be used by anyone, with a few noted caveats next to Read More …
EDR – Endpoint Detection and Response
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, protecting endpoints—such as laptops, desktops, and servers—is crucial. One of the most effective tools for safeguarding these devices is Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). This article will explain what EDR is, how it works, and why it is essential for modern cybersecurity. What is EDR? Endpoint Detection and Response Read More …
Tools :: GhidraMCP
GhidraMCP is an innovative Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed as a plugin for Ghidra, the open-source reverse engineering framework. Its primary purpose is to empower Large Language Models (LLMs) with the capability to autonomously reverse engineer applications by exposing core Ghidra functionalities to MCP clients. This tool streamlines tasks such as decompiling and analyzing Read More …
ACL – Access Control List
Think of an Access Control List (ACL) as a detailed gatekeeper attached to a digital resource, like a file, folder, network port, or even a database object. This gatekeeper holds a specific list of who (users or groups) is allowed to interact with that resource and in what way (what permissions they have). Instead of Read More …
AZ 900 Study Guide
Core Concepts Describe Cloud Concepts – What is the cloud? Describe Azure Architecture & Services – What services are there? Describe Azure Management & Governance – How you can manage things. In simpler terms, cloud computing uses a network to connect users to a cloud platform where they request and access rented computing services. Read More …
IDPS – Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
In today’s digital world, where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, protecting information systems is more critical than ever. One of the key tools in cybersecurity is the Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS). This article will explain what an IDPS is, how it works, and why it is essential for safeguarding networks. What is an Read More …
AutoPwnKey: An Evasive Red Teaming Framework
Source AutoPwnKey is an open-source red teaming framework and testing tool developed by CroodSolutions, leveraging AutoHotKey (AHK) for its evasive capabilities. The project aims to raise awareness about the security risks posed by scripting languages like AHK and AutoIT, which are often overlooked by traditional security solutions. Designed to aid red teams in penetration testing, Read More …
DAC – Discretionary Access Control
Let’s break down Discretionary Access Control (DAC) in a way that’s easy to grasp for those new to IT. Imagine you create a document on your personal computer. You, as the owner of that document, have the power to decide who else can open it, edit it, or even just see its name in the Read More …