CybB0rg – Cybersecurity Knowledge Base

Here’s a breakdown of each TCP flag with its purpose and for what’s used. SYN (Synchronize) - Initiates a connection between two hosts. It’s the first step in the 3-way handshake, signalling...

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol used to access and manage directory services over a network. It is commonly used to authenticate users, query user information, and manage resources...

802.11 Wi-Fi Standards These refer to a set of standards for wireless local area network (WLAN) communication, developed by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers). 802.11a → Operates in the 5GHz band...

Local File Inclusion (LFI) Local Fie Inclusion (LFI) is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to include files that are already present on the server through the web server. This type of...

A Domain Controller (DC) is a critical server in a Windows-based network that manages security and permissions for all computers within the domain. Centralized Management - A Domain Controller is a server...

Certificate Authority (CA) This is a trusted organization or entity that issues digital certificates. These certificates are used to verify the identity of websites, individuals, and devices on a network. When you...

The Pyramid of Pain is a concept in cybersecurity that helps to visualize and understand the impact of various indicators of compromise (IOCs) on adversaries, illustrating the increasing levels of difficulty...

The Cyber Kill Chain is a framework developed by Lockheed Martin to describe the stages of a cyber attack, understanding it helps organizations identify and prevent cyber attacks by breaking down...

Access controls are mechanisms that manage how resources are accessed and by whom. Here are some common types of access controls: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Permissions are assigned to specific roles rather than...

The terms “fail open”, “fail close”, "Fail Safe", "Failover" describe how systems behave when they encounter a failure or unexpected event. These concepts are crucial to maintain either availability or ensure...