Installing OpenVAS on Kali Linux. OpenVAS, an endpoint scanning… | by Hassen Hannachi | MediumOpenVAS is an endpoint scanning tool used to identify vulnerabilities in systems. To install it on Kali Linux, ensure the system is updated, then install OpenVAS using specific commands. The setup process involves downloading vulnerability definitions and creating an admin account. Users can verify the installation and manage scanning tasks through a web interface. The guide also covers configuring scan targets, adjusting scan settings, and managing user credentials, emphasizing the importance of effective vulnerability scanning in today's increasingly connected environments.
How to configure a SSL-VPN with certificate authentication on a FortigateThis guide details the steps to configure an SSL VPN with certificate authentication on a Fortigate device, using OPENSSL to generate the necessary CA and certificates. Key steps include generating a root certificate, creating server and client certificate signing requests (CSRs), signing the CSRs, and importing the certificates into the Fortigate. The guide also covers configuring PKI users, SSL-VPN settings, and troubleshooting commands.
Checklist for Fortigate admin access over SSL-VPNThe checklist for Fortigate admin access over SSL-VPN includes ensuring trusted hosts are configured, allowing access on the interface, establishing a firewall policy from the SSL-VPN interface to the LAN, and verifying the routing table for proper connectivity. Specific configuration commands are provided for each step to facilitate the setup process.
4 tabletop exercises every security team should run | CSO OnlineSecurity teams should run tabletop exercises to prepare for ransomware, third-party risks, insider threats, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. These exercises help identify vulnerabilities, improve response strategies, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Key questions for each scenario include data encryption, partner vetting, insider threat detection, and DDoS mitigation plans. Regularly conducting these exercises with relevant stakeholders, including legal and communications teams, enhances overall cybersecurity readiness.
AC-Hunter™ Community Edition - Active CountermeasuresAC-Hunter™ Community Edition is a free version of AC-Hunter that provides threat hunting functionality with some limitations. It offers the same powerful threat hunting analytics and network insights as the paid Enterprise Edition. Users can choose between an install script or a VMWare virtual image based on their specific use case. AC-Hunter Enterprise and AC-Hunter Community Edition are compared in a chart, and users are also directed to other threat hunting tools.
