An A-Z of pentesting terms and abbreviations – Part 2 In this blog post, we continue our A-Z glossary of common pentesting abbreviations, acronyms and terms, from N-Z. Get ready for the likes of OSINT, RFI, YubiKeys and more. And don’t forget, you can catch up...
What is Cross-site scripting (XSS)? Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability in which an attacker is able to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable sites and compromise the interaction between the user and the site. Cross-site scripting is what we...
The tech industry is synonymous with abbreviations, and cyber security is no different. TLAs (three letter abbreviations), acronyms, other abbreviations and unfamiliar names or terms are the norm. As a result, in this blog we have collated an A-Z glossary for the...
“What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?” It’s something we are often asked by clients who are considering their security and starting to look at ways to protect themselves and their businesses. Vulnerability scans and penetration...
Cyber security moves fast. Threats evolve at an incredible pace and pentesting techniques change and develop along with them. That’s why your choice of pentesting training provider is an important decision. At North Green Security, we recognise the importance of...
Like many industries, cyber security is full of acronyms and abbreviations – and this also extends into qualifications. We talk to and work with a lot of people who are either trying to break into a career in penetration testing, or who work at a consultancy that...
What is Cross-site scripting (XSS)? Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability in which an attacker is able to inject malicious scripts into vulnerable sites and compromise the interaction between the user and the site. Cross-site scripting is what we call a “client side” attack malicious code is executed within the user’s browser and […]