DNS cache poisoning is the injection of fake or forged entries into the DNS cache so as to divert users to malicious websites. The DNS cache poisoning results from vulnerabilities that allow the criminals to submit forged DNS responses, which the domain name server (DNS) then stores in their caches. Usually, the compromised entry redirects…
The incident response tools are vital in enabling organizations to quickly identify and address cyberattacks, exploits, malware, and other internal and external security threats. Usually, these tools work alongside traditional security solutions, such as antivirus and firewalls, to analyze, alert, and sometimes assist in stopping the attacks. To do these, the tools gather information from…
As cyber-attacks continue to grow in volume, diversity, and sophistication, in addition to being more disruptive and damaging, organizations must be prepared to handle them effectively. In addition to deploying effective security solutions and practices, they need the ability to quickly identify and address attacks, hence ensure minimal damage, disruption, and costs. Every IT system…
Real User Monitoring (RUM) is a testing technique that collects and analyzes the user’s interactions with the website pages or app. It is a passive monitoring solution that involves collecting data when pages begin loading and continues doing so as a visitor navigates through the website. This provides insights into how actual visitors experience the…
The pfSense software is an open-source firewall and router solution based on the FreeBSD operating system. Suitable for small and mid-range companies, the pfSense provides a low cost, dedicated firewall, and router solution for physical and virtual computer networks. The software, which can run on either a physical or virtual computer, provides a wide range…
The find is a powerful command-line tool that enables system administrators to locate and manage files and directories based on a wide range of search criteria. It can find files by their name, their type, or extension, size, permissions, etc. Besides locating files and directories, combining the find command with others enables you to take…
A step-by-step guide to install Docker on your favorite OS. Docker is an open-source project that supports building, testing, deploying, and managing applications in self-sufficient, portable containers. Generally, the container images have all the resources that an application requires to run. Today, Docker has become a popular tool for deploying and managing applications as containers…
The Anchore Engine is an open-source tool for scanning and analyzing container images for security vulnerabilities and policy issues. It is available as a Docker container image that can run within an orchestration platform, or as a standalone installation. This is a useful security tool that enables developers and QA teams to test, identify, and…
Are you using PaaS for your applications but not sure how to secure them? A Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides a platform where customers can develop, secure, run, and manage web applications. It provides an optimized environment where teams can develop and deploy applications without buying and managing the underlying IT…
