Password Audit

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Why Password Audits need to be on your priority list ASAP.  While many authentication mechanisms are adapting current technology trends such as Multi-Factor Authentication, Biometric sensors, and cryptographic tokens, there is one component that will remain prevalent for the foreseeable future – passwords.  Passwords control the access to…

Nessus versus Penetration Test

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Why Nessus Scans cannot replace Penetration Testing.  Many organizations utilize security products to support their IT and Cybersecurity personnel.  These applications can assist with Vulnerability Management, Asset Management, and Network Management, often incorporating features that give visibility and statistics on their findings within…

Active Directory Audit

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Why Active Directory Audits should be an important component of your information security program  Security appliances such as Tenable’s Nessus and Qualys assist with scanning an organization’s assets for misconfigurations, security vulnerabilities, and missing patches – however, they ignore a very big culprit for risks…

2020 Space Security Challenge – Hack-A-Sat

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Over 1,200 teams from across the world competed in last weekend’s 2020 Space Security Challenge, Hack-A-Sat, qualifier event sponsored by the US Air Force. The top 8 teams advance to the final stages of Hack-A-Sat where teams receive a flat-sat and solve challenges…