Glossary

Open-source software projects are, in theory, more secure than closed-source/proprietary software due to the clear disclosure of security vulnerabilities and the potential for source code review.

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Is Open Source or Proprietary More Secure?

Open-source software projects are, in theory, more secure than closed-source/proprietary software due to the clear disclosure of security vulnerabilities and…

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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 Cloud Pentesting?

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

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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 an OSCP Penetration Test?

An OSCP Penetration Test or OSCP Pentest typically means that a Penetration Test is carried out by someone who has…

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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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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…