The Exploit

Notes from the Front Lines of Penetration Testing

Category: Security Recommendations

Get actionable cybersecurity advice from Raxis experts. Explore best practices, tips, and recommendations to strengthen your organization’s security.
  • Cisco with bandaids
    Cisco Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities

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    Raxis Research Team
    Cisco releases patches for some critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. Learn about the vulnerabilities and patches from the Raxis penetration testing team.
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  • Understanding Vulnerability Management
    Understanding Vulnerability Management

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    Brian Tant
    One of our most common findings in Raxis penetration tests is the lack of an effective vulnerability management system. Here’s why that’s important.
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  • Happy New Year! (Good riddance, 2020)
    The Most Important Cybersecurity Lessons of 2020

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    Mark Puckett
    This past year was one to remember. Here are a couple of cybersecurity lessons we should take away from 2020.
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  • Solarwinds
    SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack – Updated 12/18/2020

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    Raxis Research Team
    The Raxis penetration testing team provides details on the SolarWinds supply chain attack and what you can do to secure your organization.
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  • How to Protect Your Tesla from an Attack
    So, I Hacked a Tesla . . .

    By

    Adam Fernandez
    Tesla is leading the way in electric vehicle adoption. But the company has a few more miles to go with its cybersecurity safeguards.
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  • Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre
    Five Red Flags for Black Friday

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    Bonnie Smyre
    Shop safely this holiday season by paying attention to these red flags. The Raxis Penetration Testing team shares tips to stay secure.
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  • Cisco Smart Install
    Why you should turn off Cisco Smart Install now

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    Raxis Research Team
    The Raxis penetration testing team explains why Cisco Smart Install is handy for admins but is a security risk if it’s improperly managed.
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  • Curriculaville
    A Herring Haunting at Curriculaville Next Wednesday

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    Brad Herring
    What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? Brad Herring has some terrifying tales to tell at the October 28 Curriculaville Cybersecurity Summit.
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  • Brian Tant, Raxis VP of Engineering
    Why Network Segmentation is a Best Security Practice

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    Brian Tant
    Network segmentation can be an important line of defense against hackers. Raxis’ CTO Brian Tant explains why in this continuation of our Top 10 Vulnerabilities series.
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  • Broadcast Poisoning
    AttackTek: How to Launch a Broadcast Resolution Poisoning and SMB Relay Attack

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    Raxis Research Team
    Learn an easy, effective way to test corporate networks with broadcast poisoning and SMB relay attacks used in tandem from the Raxis penetration testing team.
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  • Notice: Authorized Personnel Only
    Why Worry About Unauthorized Entry?

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    Raxis Research Team
    What’s the worst that can happen if a hacker breaks through your physical defenses and gets access to a secure area? Raxis shows you in this video.
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  • Brad Herring, Raxis VP of Business Development
    External vs. Web App Pen Testing

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    Brad Herring
    What’s the difference between an external pen test and a web application pen test? Raxis COO Bonnie Smyre and VP of Sales Brad Herring explain.
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