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    No Broadcast Traffic? No Problem! - NetExec SMB Slinky Module
    As pentesters, tools such as Responder and Ntlmrelayx are great tools for capturing hashes or exploiting NTLM relay vulnerabilities. However, sometimes you may find yourself in a situation where there is no broadcast traffic on the subnet you are on that those tools can leverage. If there are ...
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    Annual Pentests Aren't Cutting It Anymore: Why Continuous Testing Beats Scrambling at Renewal Time
    Let's be honest about something: if you're still relying on that once-a-year penetration test to ...
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    Quantum Leaping Through Data: Preparing for the Quantum Encryption Transition
    best practices  |  compliance  |  risk assessment  |  NIST  |  CISA
    Quantum computing and its implications for cryptography isn't a new discussion. Security ...
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    Your Risk Framework Is Broken: The Al Reality Check Every CISO Needs
    Every risk management framework in cybersecurity relies on the same fundamental equation: Risk = ...
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    Rolling for Resilience Part 2: The Communication Gauntlet
    This is the second post in this series addressing my perspective on the current state of ...
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    Bypassing Browser PDF Security: Using Embedded JavaScript Forms for Social Engineering
    I can say that, since I started my journey at Secure Ideas, I’ve felt extremely fortunate. Not only ...
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    The Real AI Revolution in Penetration Testing
    Custom Tooling at Lightning Speed Most cybersecurity professionals hear "AI in penetration testing" ...
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    But AI Can Give Me the Commands! Why You Still Need to Learn the Linux File System
    Linux  |  AI  |  AI Security
    It’s now easier than ever for AI to write your bash scripts or give you the exact command to ...
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    Secure Password Management in PowerShell: Best Practices
    When working with PowerShell to automate tasks, managing credentials securely is a critical ...
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    Rolling for Resilience: A Strategic Guide to Cybersecurity Table-top Exercises
    This is the first post in this series addressing my perspective on the current state of ...
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    Risk-Driven Approach: The Federal Government’s Shift in Cybersecurity Burden
    From All-Hazards to Risk-Informed The New Risk-Informed Paradigm One of the most significant shifts ...
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