Why Red Team Should Learn Blue Team Skills

Why Red Team Should Learn Blue Team Skills

In cybersecurity, we often divide professionals into two camps: Red Teamers (the attackers) and Blue Teamers (the defenders). Red Teams simulate real-world attacks to expose weaknesses, while Blue Teams focus on monitoring, detection, and response. These can seem like...
The PNPT: Pentest Experience Certification

The PNPT: Pentest Experience Certification

The job market in general is tough right now, and cyber security, which is supposed to be a hot field, is flooded with entry-level applicants for what are essentially intermediate-level positions. This may sound a little “doom and gloom,” but if you really want to...
Password Cracking For Pentesters: A 5-Step Guide

Password Cracking For Pentesters: A 5-Step Guide

One of the first technical needs of a pentester at the outset of an engagement is access, and one of the best ways to gain access is through collecting and cracking password hashes of valid user accounts. The complexity of this process can vary depending on factors...
Guide to Modern Penetration Testing Infrastructure

Guide to Modern Penetration Testing Infrastructure

If you have already developed some ethical hacking skills and are looking for positions, you might wonder what a pentesting firm looks like on the inside. Also, you might be considering starting your own firm and deliberating on what equipment or processes you should...
Professional Pentester Toolbox: TCM Security Picks

Professional Pentester Toolbox: TCM Security Picks

When you’re on a penetration test, the tools you bring with you can make all the difference. Whether you’re attacking a web app, performing reconnaissance on a new target, or even picking a lock during a physical engagement, having the right resources can mean the...
TCM Pentester Certification Roadmap

TCM Pentester Certification Roadmap

What is the purpose of a pentester certification? What should you know? What should you be able to do? If you pass a TCM exam, you can rest assured that you can do what a pentester does – because you did it during the exam. Our associate-level pentest exam, The...