Social Engineering
Is everyone familiar with social engineering testing? It’s a test of the natural tendency of a person to trust another person’s word, rather than exploiting actual computer security holes.
Is everyone familiar with social engineering testing? It’s a test of the natural tendency of a person to trust another person’s word, rather than exploiting actual computer security holes.
Saw an interesting article right in the Chicago Tribune’s Sunday Magazine section about information security – Cybercrime is on the rise. I love that cyber security is not only making the news, but it’s right in front of you when you’re settling in with your coffee and Sunday newspaper (for those of us who still […]
There is often confusion with the difference between “vulnerability scanning” and “penetration testing“, the latter being synonymous with “ethical hacking”. This article/podcast, from the president of the EC Council, the accreditation body for the Certified Ethical Hacker designation, includes a nice explanation of this very important kind of security testing.