Penetration Testing Archives

January 3, 2025

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at January 3, 2025

Metasploitable 3 Walkthrough: Penetration Testing (Part 1)

Metasploitable3 is an updated version of Metasploitable2, developed to provide a more realistic environment for practicing advanced penetration testing techniques. This version introduces new vulnerabilities and […]

December 27, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at December 27, 2024

Enhancing Network Security: Restricting Open SSH Access in Security Groups

A misconfigured security group previously resulted in a major security incident for a multinational e-commerce platform. The attackers were able to brute-force SSH logins for open […]

December 6, 2024

Published by Srivani Reddy at December 6, 2024

What Is Attack Surface Management And Why Is It Important?

The enterprise security environment has become increasingly sophisticated and complex, especially after transitioning to cloud environments. Publicly exposed Internet infrastructure has exponentially expanded the potential attack […]

November 28, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at November 28, 2024

Strengthening Your Web Application Security with Parameterized Queries

TL;DR; SQL injection poses a significant risk to web applications, but parameterized queries are an effective solution. This guide explains how parameterized queries can secure your […]

November 26, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at November 26, 2024

Understanding Security Misconfigurations

Security misconfiguration is one of the top reasons for data breaches and cyberattacks, typically due to improper security settings in a software application, or operating system, […]

November 22, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at November 22, 2024

Fortifying Your Network: Combating Lateral Movement Threats

TL;DR: Guarding your network from lateral movement threats is essential for maintaining cybersecurity integrity. This guide outlines effective strategies for strengthening internal network defenses, reducing attack […]

November 19, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at November 19, 2024

Protecting Web Apps from Cross-site Scripting Using Content Security Policy

TL;DR Cross-site scripting (XSS) remains one of web applications’ most common security vulnerabilities. Implementing a Content Security Policy (CSP) can help mitigate XSS attacks by restricting […]

November 13, 2024

Published by SecureLayer7 Lab at November 13, 2024

Enhancing Network Security Posture Through Effective Attack Surface Management

TL;DR Attack Surface Management (ASM) is a critical strategy for improving network security. By proactively identifying and addressing vulnerabilities, organizations can safeguard their digital infrastructure from […]

August 9, 2024

Published by Srivani Reddy at August 9, 2024

What Is Cloud Penetration Testing? A Complete Guide

Most modern businesses increasingly prefer cloud services for data management and storage due to their accessibility, scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. These services are also ideal for […]