Penetration Testing

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Vulnerable and Outdated Components: A Comprehensive Guide for Software Developers

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Modern software development depends on a complex ecosystem of third-party components. Frameworks, libraries, and plugins streamline coding tasks, enabling developers to focus on building application-specific features. However, when these components become outdated or contain vulnerabilities, they pose a serious risk to application security, potentially leading to data breaches, service interruptions, or legal liabilities.
Vulnerable and Outdated Components is one of the categories in the OWASP Top 10, a widely recognised standard for the most critical security risks to web applications. Specifically, it relates to the category “A06:2021 – Vulnerable and Outdated Components,” which highlights the risks posed by outdated libraries, frameworks, and software components.

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WordPress db Injection: A Comprehensive Guide for Pen Testers and C-Suite

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WordPress, which began as a simple blogging platform in 2003, has evolved into one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) globally. Currently powering over 40% of websites, WordPress has become synonymous with digital publishing—ranging from small personal blogs to large-scale enterprise solutions. For many C-level executives, WordPress represents an agile, cost-effective solution to rapidly establish and manage an online presence.
However, with extensive adoption comes amplified risk. The same features that make WordPress easy to use—such as its vibrant plugin ecosystem and open-source nature—can also create ripe opportunities for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. WordPress database injection, often referred to more broadly as SQL injection (SQLi), stands out as a critical concern. Attackers who successfully execute a database injection can gain unauthorised access to sensitive data, manipulate website content, or even pivot to other parts of the organisation’s network.
WordPress relies on a MySQL (or MariaDB) database to store content, user data, plugin settings, and other critical information. An SQL injection attack leverages insecure code or configurations to inject malicious SQL queries into the database, allowing attackers to read, modify, or even delete data, and in some extreme cases, compromise the server itself.

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Vertica: Unlocking the Potential of Big Data Analytics for C-Suite Executives

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Vertica, a powerful, scalable analytical database, stands out as a leading solution for big data processing. Designed to handle complex queries across massive datasets, Vertica empowers businesses to derive actionable insights with unparalleled efficiency.

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Penetration Testing Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW)

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Penetration testing is an essential security practice that helps organisations identify and address vulnerabilities in their systems. While Oracle Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) is designed with robust, built-in security measures, understanding how penetration testing applies to this environment is critical for ensuring that configurations and usage remain secure.

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Penetration Testing IBM Db2 Warehouse

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IBM Db2 Warehouse is a cloud-native, AI-driven data warehouse designed to handle enterprise-grade workloads with scalability and robust security. While its features like encryption, access controls, and compliance make it highly secure, even the most fortified systems must undergo regular security validation. This is where penetration testing (pen testing) plays a critical role.