PCI forensic investigator program

A PCI forensic investigator program is a software program that helps organizations investigate and analyze potential PCI security breaches. The program provides a centralized platform for collecting and analyzing data from multiple sources, including network traffic data, application logs, and database records. It also includes tools for visualizing data and for identifying patterns and trends. … Read more

Mobile security (wireless security)

Mobile security, also known as wireless security, is the protection of portable electronic devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets from unauthorized access and malicious software. Mobile devices are often used to store sensitive data such as corporate email, financial information, and personal photos and videos. These devices are also frequently used to access corporate … Read more

Security theater

The term “security theater” refers to security measures that are implemented primarily for the purpose of creating an appearance of security, rather than providing actual security. These measures may make people feel more secure, but they do not actually provide any meaningful increase in security. In some cases, security theater can even decrease security, by … Read more

Pen Testing as a Service (PTaaS)

Pen Testing as a Service (PTaaS) is a type of service that provides organizations with the ability to test their networks for vulnerabilities using tools and techniques that are similar to those used by attackers. This type of service can help organizations to identify and fix security issues before they are exploited by attackers. What … Read more

DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC)

DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) is a set of security mechanisms designed to protect the DNS from certain types of attacks, such as DNS cache poisoning and DNS spoofing. DNSSEC works by digitally signing DNS data, which allows DNS servers to verify the authenticity of the data they receive. This verification process helps to ensure that … Read more

Attack surface analysis

An attack surface analysis is a process of identifying all the potential ways that an attacker could gain access to a system or network. This includes identifying all the entry points, such as open ports, vulnerable services, and weak authentication mechanisms. Once all the potential entry points have been identified, security measures can be put … Read more

Breach detection system (BDS)

A BDS is a system that is designed to detect when unauthorized individuals or devices attempt to access a network or its resources. It is typically composed of a set of sensors that monitor network activity for suspicious activity, as well as a central management console that allows administrators to view and respond to alerts. … Read more

John the Ripper

John the Ripper is a password cracking tool that is used to recover passwords that have been lost or forgotten. It can be used to crack passwords for a variety of different platforms, including Windows, Linux, and OS X. John the Ripper is a free and open source tool that is available for download from … Read more

Behavior whitelisting

Behavior whitelisting is a security measure that involves only allowing known and trusted programs to access a computer or network. This is in contrast to other security measures that focus on identifying and blocking specific threats. Behavior whitelisting can be used to prevent malicious software from running on a computer or to restrict access to … Read more

Forensic

Forensic refers to the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime. It includes the collection and analysis of evidence in order to identify, apprehend, and convict criminals. Forensic science is divided into several sub-disciplines, each of which has its own focus and methods. These include: -Ballistics: the study of bullets and … Read more