DNS Sinking Explained
DNS Sinking (DNS Sinkholing) is a crucial cybersecurity technique used to redirect malicious or unwanted traffic to a controlled IP address, effectively neutralizing threats...
Difference between Proxy and Gateway
A proxy acts as an intermediary between a client and a server, it’s very often used for filtering, caching, and logging web requests.
Types
Forward Proxy...
How NAT and PAT Works
Network Address Translation (NAT)
This is a method that allows multiple devices on a local network to be mapped to a single public IP address,...
Network Topologies Explained
Bus Topology
This setup connects all devices (Network Nodes) in a sequence on a single cable or ‘bus’. Data travels back and forth along the...
Black Holing Made Simple
This is a network security measure used to handle unwanted or potential harmful traffic. If the traffic is unwanted or harmful, all the data...
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Digital Certificate Management
Certificate Authority (CA)
This is a trusted organization or entity that issues digital certificates. These certificates are used to verify the identity of websites, individuals,...
Simple Concepts of Reverse Engineering
Reverse engineering in cybersecurity involves analysing software, systems, or hardware to understand their design, functionality and behaviour. The goal is often to uncover vulnerabilities,...
Risk, Vulnerability and Threats
In cybersecurity, understanding the differences between risk, vulnerability, and threats is crucial for effective risk management and mitigation.
Risk
This is the potential loss, damage or...