SSL/TLS and captive portals
Chances are that you’ve used a captive portal – possibly without knowing it! Captive Portals are a legitimate means of grabbing the users attention
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Understanding the SSL/TLS Racoon Attack
It’s that time again. As protocols mature, inevitably security vulnerabilities lurking beneath the surface are uncovered by security professionals. The so-called “Racoon” vulnerability is unusual however in that it affects TLS 1.2, arguably the most …
Understanding Certificate Cross-Signing
Certificate Cross-Signing is a nuance of PKI which is often poorly understood. This topic is particularly salient as of late, as a long-lived root certificate managed by Sectigo (formerly Comodo) expired, causing many unexpected problems for many …
When to use a Wildcard SSL Certificate
A wildcard Certificate allows you to secure unlimited sub-domains on a single level under your main domain. But it may not always be the best choice.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities and its Impact on Business
Computer System Vulnerabilities are a serious security issue that can find its way to our computers through harmless browsing activities. This can be as simple as visiting a website, clicking on a compromised message or downloading software with …
My Account may have been Hacked - What should I do
It can feel like a nightmare when you can’t login to your email account or you start to notice some unfamiliar activity occurring on your profile that you know wasn’t caused by you. It’s important to always pay attention to any suspicious activity …
The Future of the Australian CyberSecurity Strategy
Australia launched its first Cybersecurity strategy back in 2016. This new cybersecurity model was set to last from 2016 through 2020.
Cloud Computing, Recent Hacks and Security Risks of 2019
Cloud computing is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.
Route Poisoning: Why we need SSL/TLS
SSL/TLS is the bedrock of modern security. Just about all security strategies involve it or chain back to it at some point. At its core, the contract is this: something encrypted with a user’s public key can only be decrypted by the corresponding …
Microsoft’s Active Directory Federated Services – A popular choice for SSO
Pretty much everyone in the digital age has access to multiple services requiring authentication. Most modern workplaces have some sort of centralized authentication source, so at least there’s only one set of credentials to remember. Still, typing …
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