Pentesting a Windows Application: A Case Study
With time, pentesting develops into a somewhat predictable process. Years spent coding web applications now frequently results in…
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Security Design Principles 101: Defense-in-Depth
In this article, we will discuss my all-time-favorite security topic: Defense-in-Depth. Encountering the secure design principle while studying…
Mitigation Strategies for Desktop and Web Applications
Lately, we’ve faced some interesting new challenges. Security layers are being implemented more frequently in the Software Development…
Cybersecurity 101: Understanding Confidentiality, in the CIA Triad
Continuing with our cybersecurity fundamental series, we’ll explore one essential concept in cybersecurity – the CIA Triad. While…
The Mathematics Behind Password Strength: The Simple Truth
The conventional thinking about password security often misses important nuances. While common sense trained us to believe “p#4St49@!”…
DORA 2025: The Financial Sector’s New Cyber Reality
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will apply as of 17 January 2025, marking another checkpoint in EU’s…
Always On Guard: The Mental Health Cost of Cyber Threat Awareness
Two years ago, I joined the cybersecurity field. I began on my own, but then pursued it as…
The Psychology of Phishing: Why Smart People Fall for Scams
Do you know that feeling of dread when you realize you’ve clicked on a suspicious link? I know…
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP): Understanding the Technical Challenge
The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification stands as one of the most demanding technical assessments in cybersecurity,…
Meta’s Role in Romania’s 2024 Election: A Critical Analysis of Platform Oversight
A thorough investigation published on December 9, 2024, by Check First in collaboration with Reset Tech and EU…