Glossary

Linux is commonly the preferred operating system used by Ethical Hackers and 'Infosec' professionals due to the following factors.

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Is Linux Good for Ethical Hacking?

Linux is commonly the preferred operating system used by Ethical Hackers and 'Infosec' professionals due to the following factors.

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What is the Information Security CIA?

The CIA triad is a security model of three core principles used within IT security and Information Security policies within…

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Can You Pentest AWS?

Unless you are working directly with AWS then you will not be able to run a pentest against the AWS…

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What is Broken Authentication?

Broken authentication refers to a weakness in the design or implementation of access controls inherent in an online platform or…

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Why is Python Used for Hacking?

Python is well-known as a fast, simple and easy, readable scripting or programming language. Those features make Python one of…

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What is a Physical Penetration Test?

A physical penetration test (pen test) is where an ethical hacker or social engineer will try to gain entry to…

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What is CREST Certification?

CREST is the Council of Registered Security Testers. CREST is an international not-for-profit accreditation and certification body that represents and…

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What is Nmap in Cyber Security?

Nmap is a port scanning tool used by penetration testers and hackers to identify exposed services.

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What is an Android Pentest?

Penetration testing an Android application involves both the application operation, similar to how a web application test is performed through…