Glossary

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

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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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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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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 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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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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Internal vs External Pen Testing

The aim of the pen test is to identify weaknesses and flaws within the infrastructure’s attack surface and leverage them…
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What is PCI Pen Testing?

Payment Card Industry (PCI) Penetration Testing or more commonly shortened to PCI Pen Testing is running penetration tests for the…
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What is a False Positive in Cyber Security?

A false positive within cyber security refers to an alert or vulnerability that has been incorrectly flagged, usually caused by…
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What is Cloud Pentesting?

Cloud Penetration Testing or 'Pentesting' typically refers to the testing of a Cloud-hosted environment such as against Amazon Web Services…