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In this post let’s discuss about using a synchronizer token pattern to prevent CSRF (CSRF meaning Cross-site request forgery.). Synchronizer token pattern (STP) is a technique where a token, secret and unique value for each request, is embedded by the web application in all HTML forms and verified on the server side. ...


So, you are PMP certified. What’s the next step? Aside from applying to a PMP certified position, you will need to periodically renew your credentials and attend professional development units. As it turns out, there are some recurring costs and tests even after you get certified. If you are still seeking certification, it’s important to know the process ahead ...


Author : Ben NahorneyFor more than a decade, Cisco’s security reports have been a definitive source of intelligence for security professionals interested in the state of the global industry. These comprehensive reports provided detailed accounts of the threat landscape and their organizational implications.Today we are publishing our second report for 2019: Defending against today’s critical threats. This whitepaper looks ...


The Cost of PMP Training Project management professional (PMP) certification is one of the most sought-after designations across industries and geographies. Why? Because companies recognize the need for project management leaders capable of handling complex tasks with multiple moving ...


Update: This article was reviewed October 2021 for accuracy. As of August 31, 2021, the CISSP course is no longer free, but is still available through the Cybrary Insider Pro membership. The Cost of CISSP Training Certifications offer value ...


Restoring or exporting? Which one suits you better? Well, we are talking about your emails. We believe you are backing them up to some drive. We won’t ask you how because that depends on how and where you want it; and how your company gets the task done. Here we will be discussing ...


Attaining azure certification is one of the most pertinent moves in your cloud career. So, before you start the preparation, the first thing to do is to decide the certifications that you must pursue to boost your career. With the new role-based Microsoft Azure certifications, you can now opt to go for precise skills that are required ...


First, let's see why we can use regular expressions and how to use them in the context of pentest.1. Regular expressions can greatly help in the process of exploration and data collection - in order not to collect any garbage, we will be able to select only that part of the content that will be really useful for us.2. ...


Virtualization is the process of creating a lot of machines on one machine , as if they work separately.This technology is becoming very popular due to its benefits . To understand it well , let's consider 3 protocols of virtualization : Application / OS / hardware , when virtualization is used we can considder that there are more than one ...


Have you ever gotten an email titled something like “ You have an outstanding invoice ” or “YOU ARE THE LUCKY WINNER!!!! ” and (hopefully) as quickly as you saw it, deleted it? Well, this is a form of social engineering. Social engineering takes many forms and ...