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Are GIAC certs open book (unlike CISSP)?

Yes, GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) exams ...READ MORE

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Is the MFA push notification approval/deny method safe in O365? Concerns over phishing risks and user behavior?

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using push notifications in ...READ MORE

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Why isn't AES-256 with Argon2i-based memory hardening used for at-rest file encryption?

Combining AES-256 encryption with Argon2i key derivation ...READ MORE

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How can I control the use of admin tools like IP scanners and PsExec to prevent misuse?

Admin tools like IP scanners and PsExec ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How to interpret cost comparison for changes in organizational security procedures?

Interpreting a report that compares the costs ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What are the relative costs involved in making changes to the current organizational security?

Evaluating the costs associated with enhancing your ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How should a midsized startup approach information security and compliance?

Establishing a robust information security and compliance ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Does PCI DSS require an SAQ for each site?

When managing PCI DSS compliance for a ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why would full disk encryption miss slack space, swap files, and memory?

Full Disk Encryption (FDE) is designed to ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is recipient non-repudiation in secure email transport?

Recipient non-repudiation in secure email transport refers ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why does HTTPS not support non-repudiation?

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is designed ...READ MORE

Dec 31, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is a 2FA attestation object for non-repudiation?

In the context of two-factor authentication (2FA), ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is the difference between certificates with extension fields and Non-Repudiation usage?

Digital certificates, particularly X.509 v3 certificates, utilize ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is the difference between authenticity and non-repudiation?

Authenticity and non-repudiation are fundamental concepts in ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Does SSL/TLS provide non-repudiation service?

SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) protocols ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is non-repudiation that can never be proven?

The term non-repudiation that can never be ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is the difference between non-repudiation and plausible deniability?

Non-repudiation and plausible deniability are two distinct ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How to achieve non-repudiation?

Non-repudiation ensures that a party cannot deny ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How does HMAC relate to non-repudiation?

You're correct in observing that HMAC (Hash-Based ...READ MORE

Dec 27, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why would a replay attack be considered a threat to integrity and not confidentiality?

A replay attack involves an attacker intercepting ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is DRM considered Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, or a combination of the three?

Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems are designed ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why define CIA in security like this?

The CIA triad, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability, serves as ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Can information security risks essentially only be triaged according to the CIA triangle?

While the CIA triad—Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability—provides ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How is authentication related to the CIA triad?

Authentication is a fundamental component of the ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Who is the creator of the CIA triad?

The CIA triad, representing Confidentiality, Integrity, and ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How to satisfy requirement 10.6 of PCI DSS?

To comply with PCI DSS Requirement 10.6, ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is the overarching term for authentication and authorization?

The overarching term that encompasses both authentication ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Are there any solutions available that conform to the AAA protocol?

Yes, there are several solutions that conform ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What’s the difference between auditing, accounting, logging, and accountability?

In the context of security and monitoring, ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is it possible to get the user groups or other attributes with TACACS authentication?

Yes, the TACACS+ (Terminal Access Controller Access-Control ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Using RADIUS for host authentication?

Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) is ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What steps should be taken to prevent session hijacking in Tomcat?

Session hijacking is a security threat where ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How effective is HTTPS at protecting users from hacking attempts?

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is a ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What are the best methods to prevent session hijacking?

Preventing session hijacking requires a comprehensive approach ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Does HTTPS protect against session hijacking, or are additional measures needed?

While HTTPS encrypts data transmitted between a user's browser ...READ MORE

Dec 26, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What’s the difference between session hijacking and spoofing?

Session hijacking and spoofing are both cyberattack ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What is BlueBorne, and what steps can users take to protect against it?

BlueBorne is a set of vulnerabilities discovered ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Does proxychains-ng have limitations when working with Nmap?

When integrating proxychains-ng with Nmap, several limitations ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What could cause Nmap host discovery not to show all hosts?

Nmap's host discovery may yield incomplete results ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Why does NMAP host discovery give different results between NAT and Bridged modes?

The discrepancies in Nmap host discovery results ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is using a network sniffer viable for host discovery, or are there better options?

Both network sniffers (e.g., Wireshark) and active ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What methods are available to prevent host discovery on a network?

Preventing host discovery on a network is ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Is there a way to gauge password strength without knowing the actual password?

Assessing password strength without direct access to ...READ MORE

Dec 23, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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At which OSI layer does NetBIOS operate, and why is this important?

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) primarily operates ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What port does NetBIOS use, and why is it critical for security?

NetBIOS (Network Basic Input/Output System) utilizes specific ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What protocol should be used for NetBIOS enumeration?

NetBIOS enumeration involves gathering information about networked ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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Which protocol does SNMP operate over, and what are its benefits?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) primarily operates ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What causes SNMP failures, and how can they be resolved?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) failures can ...READ MORE

Dec 20, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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What port number is assigned to SNMP, and why is it significant?

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) utilizes specific ...READ MORE

Dec 19, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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How do you check if SNMP is working correctly?

Ensuring that Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ...READ MORE

Dec 19, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by CaLLmeDaDDY
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