Understanding hackers: The insider threat
Companies often think of attackers as something that comes from the outside, yet overlook the far more dangerous threat: attackers from within.
Application security
Understanding hackers: The 5 primary types of external attackers
In order to defend, it’s important to understand who the attacker is and what motivates them.
Want to improve the security of your application? Think like a hacker
Explore the assumptions you’ve made about your application, and try to get the system to respond in ways it isn’t supposed to.
5 problems with securing applications
For many companies, getting started on securing their application is riddled with logistical and practical challenges.
Why you should build security into your system, rather than bolt it on
When you postpone security until later in the software development process, that delay costs you enormously in both obvious and unexpected ways.
Why a skills shortage is one of the biggest security challenges for companies
Your company can’t have adequate security without skilled individuals making it happen, so what can you do to build the right security team?
How should your company think about investing in security?
Security isn’t cheap because it’s not easy. It requires a unique skill set, and it takes effort. But how much should you be investing in cybersecurity?
How to carry out a watering hole attack: Examples and video walkthrough
What is a watering hole attack, how do they work and what can you do to defend against them? Find out in this from Infosec's Keatron Evans.
How cross-site scripting attacks work: Examples and video walkthrough
What are cross-site scripting attacks and how do they work? Find out in this walkthrough from Infosec Skills author John Wagnon.
How SQL injection attacks work: Examples and video walkthrough
Injection attacks are the number one security risk, according to the OWASP Top 10. Learn how they work and how you can defend against them.