Ansible Vault is a feature of Ansible that allows you to encrypt sensitive data such as passwords or keys in encrypted files, rather than as plaintext in playbooks or roles. This provides the ability to secure any sensitive data that is necessary to successfully run Ansible projects. Ansible Vault uses the AES 256 algorithm to…
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As DevOps practitioners, we’re always on the lookout for new tools that can help us streamline our workflows and improve our processes. One such tool that we’ve recently been exploring is Rundeck, an open-source automation platform that can help us manage and execute our jobs and tasks more efficiently.
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Using SSH jump hosts (also known as bastion hosts or SSH gateways) with Ansible allows you to securely access and manage servers in a remote network or behind a firewall. Jump hosts act as intermediaries, forwarding your SSH connection to the target hosts. You can configure Ansible to use jump hosts for managing remote servers.…
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SSH tunneling is a method for securely transmitting network traffic between two devices, typically a local machine (client) and a remote server, using the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. It creates an encrypted communication channel over an untrusted network, such as the internet, to protect the data being transmitted. SSH tunneling can be used for various…
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Ansible, a powerful open-source automation tool, simplifies the management of infrastructure, applications, and data across your IT environment. At the heart of Ansible’s magic lies SSH (Secure Shell) – the trusted protocol for secure remote access. Configuring SSH connections in Ansible is a fundamental step in reaching its capabilities for server provisioning, configuration management, and…
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses face constant threats from malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise sensitive information. To counter these threats, organizations employ various strategies, one of which involves employing Red Teams and conducting periodic penetration tests. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of Red Teams,…
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Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing or white-hat hacking, has evolved into a vital field in today’s cybersecurity landscape. As organizations prioritize safeguarding their digital assets, the demand for skilled ethical hackers is on the rise. However, stepping into this field can be challenging without the right approach. In this blog post, we will…
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If you have been doing the TryHackMe Simple CTF challenge recently, you may have ran into the problem that the original exploit is written in Python 2 for Ubuntu 18.04. The script can be converted or rewritten to Python 3, but my Debian Bookworm attack box had issues running it and showing the result. I…
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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a method of requiring more than one credential to prove your identity. It adds an extra layer of security to your system by requiring users to provide more than one piece of information to authenticate successfully to an account or Linux host. The additional information may be a one-time password (OTP)…
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Kali Linux, a powerful penetration testing and security auditing platform, is widely used by professionals in the field of cybersecurity. To ensure a secure and reliable environment, it is essential to harden Kali Linux, fortifying it against potential vulnerabilities and attacks. In this blog post, we will discuss effective techniques and best practices to harden…
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Open source software has been on the rise in recent years, with practically every industry now utilizing it in some form or another. With the continuing rise of open source projects, we can expect to see further collaboration and collaboration spaces evolving to facilitate them in the coming years.
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Nessus is a popular and widely used vulnerability assessment tool that works for both web and mobile applications and can be deployed on-premises or in a cloud environment. It scans and detects malware of embedded devices, configurations auditing, compliance checks among many other functions. Small companies face a growing risk of cyber attacks in the…
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Nessus is a widely used cyber security tool developed by Tenable Network Security, a well-known cyber security company. Nessus is a vulnerability scanner that is designed to identify and assess vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, and applications. Tenable maintains a Docker image that helps us to create a temporary, disposable Nessus server anytime we need…
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In this blog post, we will explore some of the steps we can take to harden our Debian desktop for more secure daily work and enhanced privacy. Hardening is the process of reducing the attack surface and increasing the resilience of a system by applying security measures and best practices. By hardening our Debian desktop,…
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The OWASP Top 10 is a widely recognized list of the most critical security risks for web applications. It is updated every few years based on data analysis and community feedback. The latest version, released in 2021, introduces some new categories and changes some existing ones to reflect the current threat landscape. As developers, we…
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