by Alex Olsen | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Learning, Penetration Testing, Security
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is an application layer protocol. On the surface, HTTP can appear quite simple, but there are a lot of quirks considering its use across inconsistent browsers and servers. Check out a video version of this article: Breaking Down An...
by TCMS Staff | Jan 28, 2023 | Help, Penetration Testing, Security
One of the most underrated resources in your toolkit as an I.T. Professional is your ability to take notes. Ironically, this is also one of the least mentioned skills discussed when learning the fundamentals of anything new. We often get asked a variety of questions...
by Alex Olsen | Jan 27, 2023 | Penetration Testing
Target enumerated, check.Vulnerability identified, check.Tested payload delivery, check.RCE verified, check.Reverse shell…nope. Today we are going to look at some practical ways to troubleshoot your reverse shell. Some of these points come from logical thinking,...
by TCMS Staff | Jan 24, 2023 | Penetration Testing
The year 2022 has wrapped up and I find it helpful to share some of the most common findings I have encountered throughout the year. Some of these may not be surprising as they are covered in almost every cybersecurity awareness training course there is. However, it...
by TCMS Staff | Jan 13, 2023 | Help, Penetration Testing, Security
As with any industry, with jargon comes confusion and misunderstanding. 2022 saw a huge rise in the popularity of the buzz-word “Red Team”, but what is the essence of a Red Team? Popular opinion on social media may say “it’s a pentest with no scope,” but that’s a...
by TCMS Staff | Nov 28, 2022 | Penetration Testing
When on the cusp of receiving an external penetration test, clients want to prepare themselves for it. We often get asked what’s the easiest way to improve their score before the engagement has begun. Below are the top 3 ways to improve your external penetration...
