eSecurity Institute

Content Data, Session Data & Statistical Data

In today's interconnected world, data plays a crucial role in understanding and securing network systems. Network analysts rely on various types of data to extract valuable insights and monitor network security effectively. Three key types of data used in network analysis are full content data, session data, and statistical data.

Cellular Encryption and Security

Time division multiple access (TDMA) Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) is a methodology that was developed for wireless networks which allows a user to share a frequency by subdividing it into several time based slots. Each person on the network is given a time slot which is used to transmit

Government and Commercial Security Issues

Cybersecurity and information security risks are those that present a potential threat or vulnerability to information systems used in government and commercial organizations. These risks can arise from a variety of sources which can be categorized as internal and external threats. Security issues for modern organizations in the government and

The Evolution of Information Security

Closing the Digital Divide In our modern technological age people in the first world have become reliant on information technology. Up until recently the rest of the world has generally been left behind in terms of their access to information technologies such as computers, mobile devices and internet access. This

e-Commerce Security: Opportunities and Challenges

e-Commerce Overview E-commerce is defined by the buying and selling of various products and service over the internet. There are numerous types of e-commerce such as business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), consumer-to-consumer (C2C) and consumer-to-business (C2B). An example of B2B is a software as a service (SaaS) companies such as Citrix

Unleashing the Power of AI in Digital Forensics: What You Need to Know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. As AI technologies continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, they are increasingly being used in the field of digital forensics. In this article, we will explore the impact of AI on the digital forensics industry, including

Details on the MyloBot Botnet

A sophisticated botnet called MyloBot has infected thousands of systems worldwide, with the majority of compromised devices located in India, the U.S., Indonesia, and Iran. According to cybersecurity company BitSight, the botnet is currently infecting more than 50,000 unique systems every day, down from a high of 250,

OPM Data Breach: Incident Report

In March of 2014 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) experienced a cybersecurity breach by what would later be identified as threat actors associated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). 17 months later after a series of inadequate security procedures a report was released indicating that nearly 24

Burp Suite

Burp Suite is a popular tool for web application security testing, developed by PortSwigger. It is widely used by security professionals to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, as well as to automate security testing processes. Burp Suite consists of various modules that work together to provide a comprehensive

Metasploit

Metasploit is an open-source penetration testing framework that has been widely used by security professionals to simulate cyber attacks on computer systems. Developed by Rapid7, Metasploit provides a suite of tools for testing the vulnerabilities of target systems and assessing their security posture. One of the key features of Metasploit

Kali Linux

Kali Linux is a Debian-based operating system that is specifically designed for advanced penetration testing, digital forensics, and ethical hacking. It was developed and maintained by Offensive Security, a leading provider of information security training and penetration testing services. Kali Linux includes a wide range of tools and utilities that

CVEdetails.com

CVEdetails.com is a comprehensive database that offers a wealth of information on Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE). The website allows users to search for CVEs by keyword, vendor, product, or CVE ID, providing detailed information about each vulnerability, including its severity, impact, and the affected software versions. CVEdetails.com

MITRE ATT&CK

MITRE ATT&CK, which stands for Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge, is a framework that helps organizations understand and classify the various tactics and techniques that attackers use to compromise computer networks. Developed by MITRE, a non-profit organization that operates federally funded research and development centers, the ATT&CK

OSINT Framework

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) Framework is a powerful and versatile tool used for conducting open-source investigations. This framework is a collection of various open-source tools that can help investigators gather information from various sources online. The OSINT Framework is an open-source project developed and maintained by Justin Nordine. It is

C.A.I.N.E. Digital Forensics

Computer Aided Investigative Environment, or C.A.IN.E., is a powerful tool for conducting digital investigations. It is an open-source platform that is designed to provide investigators with all the necessary tools they need to conduct a thorough and efficient investigation. C.A.IN.E. is built on top

Magnet AXIOM

Magnet AXIOM is a powerful digital forensics tool used by law enforcement agencies, corporate security teams, and other investigators to analyze and extract digital evidence from various devices such as smartphones, computers, and cloud services. With its advanced capabilities and intuitive user interface, Magnet AXIOM makes it easier for investigators

Forensic Acquisition of Websites

Forensic Acquisition of Websites (FAW) is a tool designed to extract data from websites for forensic investigation purposes. FAW is a powerful tool that allows forensic investigators to retrieve data from web servers, web applications, and web content. It provides a user-friendly interface that enables investigators to select specific data

Runtime Software

GetDataBack Pro is a powerful data recovery software that can recover lost data from Windows, Mac, or Linux drives. It supports various file systems including NTFS, FAT, exFAT, EXT, HFS+, and APFS. With an intuitive user interface, even inexperienced users can conduct their own data recovery. Additionally, the company offers

Gary Kessler's File Signature Table

Gary Kessler's file signature tool is a powerful and useful tool for data recovery and digital forensics. This tool allows users to identify and recover lost or corrupted files by analyzing the signature of the file. A file signature, also known as a magic number, is a unique sequence of

The Wayback Machine

The Wayback Machine is an internet tool that allows users to travel back in time and explore old versions of websites. It was launched in 2001 by the Internet Archive, a non-profit organization that aims to preserve digital content for future generations. The Wayback Machine works by taking periodic snapshots

Oxygen Forensics

Oxygen Forensics is a developer of digital forensics tools such as Oxygen Forensic Detective, Oxygen Forensic Cable Kit and Oxygen Forensic Detective Network. Oxygen Forensics tools are used by clients in government, law enforcement and the corporate sector for digital forensics and incident response functions. Oxygen Forensics tools are feature

Foremost by SourceForge

Foremost is a digital forensics tool that allows the user to extract and analyze files using headers, footers and internal file structures known as data carving. Foremost works on a variety of file types and offers several options for filtering and searching. Foremost was originally designed for the United States

The Sleuth Kit

The Sleuth Kit is a digital forensics toolkit that consists of a library of command line tools for examining disk images. The Sleuth Kit will allow the user to quickly and easily analyze data from a file system or volume. The Sleuth Kit can be downloaded for free from the

Cybersecurity News

Cybersecurity News: February 19-25

Health and Human Services (HHS) and HIPAA compliance standards The Office for Civil Rights annual congressional report has revealed that healthcare organizations are struggling to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), especially when it comes to securing network servers from IT risks and hacking. The report

Layered Security

There is a concept commonly used in cybersecurity and information assurance known as layered security. Layered security is a concept that refers to a strategy that involves multiple security control types that form a robust barrier between the organization and any potential threats. Layered security often involves the use of