Author Archives: Allen Rodriguez

Social engineering remains one of the most potent cyberattack strategies today. Unlike traditional hacking, which targets technical vulnerabilities, social engineering manipulates people to bypass security systems. It is a psychological manipulation that plays on human behaviors and emotions to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform actions that compromise security. What Exactly is Social […]

When it comes to securing communication between devices over an insecure network like the internet, IPSec provides two distinct modes: Transport Mode and Tunnel Mode. Each mode serves different security and networking needs, and understanding when to use each is essential for network administrators, IT professionals, and cybersecurity specialists. In this article, we’ll dive deep […]

SSH (Secure Shell) is an indispensable tool for Linux administrators, offering secure access to remote systems and a command-line interface (CLI). This protocol has replaced older, insecure methods like rlogin and telnet, which lacked essential security features. SSH provides a robust, encrypted connection to systems, making it the go-to solution for managing Linux servers and […]

When discussing secure communication over the internet, SSL often comes to mind as the primary protocol enabling secure online transactions and protecting sensitive data. But what happens when you need to establish a secure connection between networks, or securely connect to a private network remotely? This is where IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) comes into play. […]

Congratulations on passing the OSCP! Completing this challenging journey signifies that you have developed the essential skills needed in penetration testing and cybersecurity. You’ve spent hours mastering network vulnerabilities, honing your exploitation techniques, and working through various challenges on platforms like Hack the Box and other Capture The Flag (CTF) environments. This is a major […]

As you progress through your Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) journey, understanding injection vulnerabilities and how they are exploited is key to your success. Among the most dangerous vulnerabilities, injections, especially SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Command Injection, are common web application security flaws that can lead to severe breaches. These vulnerabilities are consistently […]

The OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) exam is one of the most challenging and comprehensive penetration testing certifications available in cybersecurity. Students pursuing this certification are expected to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in real-world systems. One of the critical learning paths in OSCP preparation is understanding the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) Top 10 […]

Cisco Meraki, named after the Greek word meaning to put a piece of yourself into your work, lives up to its name with its powerful cloud-managed networking platform. Designed for businesses of all sizes, Meraki empowers organizations to optimize their network management with minimal effort, making it easier to scale, secure, and manage complex network […]

Network administrators often face challenges when it comes to managing complex network infrastructures. Imagine waking up to a 3 a.m. call informing you that the production supervisor is unable to access critical systems due to a network failure. This scenario is all too familiar for IT admins who regularly handle network issues without having the […]

Cisco’s Meraki platform offers a wide array of tools that simplify and optimize network management. In the digital age, businesses rely heavily on their networks to perform everyday operations. Therefore, ensuring the seamless functioning of a network infrastructure is critical. Meraki’s platform, along with its intuitive dashboards, empowers network administrators to manage complex network environments […]