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Public Wi-Fi: The Double-Edged Sword of Connectivity and Cybersecurity

Posted on: September 14, 2023Blog

The appeal of free public Wi-Fi is inescapable in today’s digital world. The ability to connect, work, and socialize from any location – be it […]

Hidden Menace: How to Identify Misconfigured and Dangerous Logon Scripts

Posted on: August 16, 2023August 16, 2023Blog

Introduction Internal networks are rife with lurking threats that often manifest in unexpected ways. Among these, logon scripts, a seemingly innocuous component of user and […]

Does AI remove the need for DEVSECOPs?

Posted on: August 2, 2023August 24, 2023Blog

Introduction As technology evolves, so do the methodologies and tools employed in software development. The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically Large Language Models (LLM) […]

Securing Windows: Common Misconfigurations That Give Attackers The Advantage

Posted on: May 23, 2023June 2, 2023Blog

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, securing your Windows environment is paramount to safeguarding your organization and data. However, even with its built-in security […]

FTC and HHS Guidance for Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates

Posted on: March 3, 2023March 3, 2023Blog

On January 7, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published guidance on the use of tracking technologies […]

Hidden Danger: How To Identify and Mitigate Insecure Windows Services

Posted on: February 15, 2023August 3, 2023Blog

Introduction Services, in Windows, are a critical component of the operating system and provide essential functions that keep our computers running smoothly, and hopefully securely. […]

Demystifying STRONG Passwords

Posted on: February 7, 2023February 2, 2023Blog

Introduction Have you ever received the advice, “use a strong password.”? I’m sure most of you have. Maybe in your personal life by a family […]

DMARC Rundown

Posted on: January 26, 2023Blog

Hello everyone, this is Tyler from the Offensive Security Team. I wanted to put together a white paper detailing DMARC and it’s two components SPF […]