Network Security

Currently, designing efficient Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is a leading research focus. WSNs are technologies that detect and respond to inputs from physical or environmental conditions like heat,…

Blockchain pentesting involves examining blockchain applications and networks to identify security weaknesses that could be exploited by hackers. This process helps protect the data stored within the…

An intrusion prevention system (IPS) is a network security tool, available as either hardware or software, that continuously monitors network activity for malicious behavior and takes action to stop…

The Mirai botnet searches the internet for unprotected smart devices and takes control of them to form a network of bots that can execute severe cyberattacks. We’ll describe how these botnets operate,…

WinPcap is a powerful network packet capture and analysis tool designed for Windows platforms. Created by the Politecnico di Torino, it offers low-level network access that allows applications to…

IDS vs IPS is a critical comparison in today’s cybersecurity landscape, especially as digital threats continue to evolve. Understanding the key differences between these two systems, along with…

Time to live (TTL) is a parameter that specifies the duration a data packet or record should exist on a network, computer, or server before it is either discarded or revalidated. The TTL value is a…

An endpoint protection platform (EPP) is an all-encompassing software solution designed to safeguard network endpoints and, consequently, the entire network. Endpoints are often the most susceptible…

Deception technology comprises cybersecurity solutions designed to identify threats promptly while maintaining low rates of false positives. This technology involves deploying authentic-looking decoys…

A watering hole attack is a type of cyberattack that focuses on groups of users by infecting websites they commonly visit. The term "watering hole" is derived from animal predators that wait near…

A Command and Control (C&C) attack involves using tools to communicate with and control an infected machine or network. To maximize profit from a malware attack, a hacker needs a covert channel or…

A volumetric attack is commonly associated with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assault aimed at overwhelming a server or network's capacity, leading to slowdowns or failures. These attacks…