🚨 Phases of a Social Engineering Attack—Stay Alert! 🚨 Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology to bypass security defenses. Understanding their phases is crucial to preventing cyber threats. InfosecTrain’s latest infographic highlights the four key stages of a social engineering attack—reconnaissance, engagement, exploitation, and execution—helping you recognize and defend against these deceptive tactics. At InfosecTrain, we provide expert-led cybersecurity training to help you stay ahead of cyber threats! More Info: https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/a-deep-dive-into-ceh-module-9-social-engineering/#how-to-defend-against-social-engineering-attacks? #CyberSecurity #SocialEngineering #InfoSec #EthicalHacking #CyberAwareness #SecurityTraining #Phishing #CyberThreats #HackingPrevention #InfosecTrain #CyberCrime #CyberDefense

FREE Masterclass: Your Guide to CEH – Kickstart Your Cybersecurity Journey! Join InfosecTrain FREE Masterclass and discover how to become a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)! Whether you're a beginner or looking to advance your career, this masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect systems, detect vulnerabilities, and build a rewarding career in cybersecurity. 📅 Date: 3 to 5 Feb (Mon -Wed) ⌚️ Time: 08:00 – 10:00 PM (IST) 🌐 Mode: Online Free Register Now: https://www.infosectrain.com/events/ethical-hacking-masterclass-your-guide-to-ceh/ 📌 What You’ll Learn: DAY 1: Introduction to Ethical Hacking and What is Penetration Testing? DAY 2: Introduction to Reconnaissance, Overview of Network Scanning and Social Engineering DAY 3: Introduction to Web Application Exploitation #Cybersecurity #CEH #EthicalHacking #FreeMasterclass #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #LearnWithUs #infosectrain

Free Masterclass on Ethical Hacking Masterclass: Your Guide to CEH 📅 Date: 3 to 5 Feb (Mon -Wed) ⌚ Time: 08:00 – 10:00 PM (IST) Speaker: Ashish Rawat Free Register Now: https://www.infosectrain.com/events/ethical-hacking-masterclass-your-guide-to-ceh/ ➡️ Agenda for the Masterclass DAY 1 Introduction to Ethical Hacking • What is Security? • Need for Security? • Cybersecurity vs Information Security • Understanding Pillars of Security • Types of Threat Actors • Security Teams • Overview of Penetration Testing process What is Penetration Testing? • Strategies of Penetration Testing • What can be tested? – Web, Mobile, Network, API, etc. • Phases of ethical hacking • Cyber Kill Chain • Why AI-Driven Ethical Hacking? DAY 2 Introduction to Reconnaissance • What is Footprinting? • Types of Footprinting • Information obtained in Footprinting • Footprinting through search engines Overview of Network Scanning • Discovering live hosts • Finding open ports • Banner grabbing Social Engineering • What is Social Engineering? • Types of Social Engineering • Phishing – Practical DAY 3 Introduction to Web Application Exploitation • What is Application? • Introduction to Web Application • Website vs Web Application • How Web Application works? • HTTP Protocol • HTTP Request and Response • OWASP TOP 10 • Injection – SQL injection and XSS injection • Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) • Introduction to API • OWASP TOP 10 API ➡️ Why Attend This Masterclass 👉 Get CPE Certificate 👉 Learn from Industry Experts 👉 FREE Career Guidance & Mentorship See less

Free Masterclass on Ethical Hacking Masterclass: Your Guide to CEH 📅 Date: 3 to 5 Feb (Mon -Wed) ⌚ Time: 08:00 – 10:00 PM (IST) Speaker: Ashish Rawat Free Register Now: https://www.infosectrain.com/events/ethical-hacking-masterclass-your-guide-to-ceh/ ➡️ Agenda for the Masterclass DAY 1 Introduction to Ethical Hacking • What is Security? • Need for Security? • Cybersecurity vs Information Security • Understanding Pillars of Security • Types of Threat Actors • Security Teams • Overview of Penetration Testing process What is Penetration Testing? • Strategies of Penetration Testing • What can be tested? – Web, Mobile, Network, API, etc. • Phases of ethical hacking • Cyber Kill Chain • Why AI-Driven Ethical Hacking? DAY 2 Introduction to Reconnaissance • What is Footprinting? • Types of Footprinting • Information obtained in Footprinting • Footprinting through search engines Overview of Network Scanning • Discovering live hosts • Finding open ports • Banner grabbing Social Engineering • What is Social Engineering? • Types of Social Engineering • Phishing – Practical DAY 3 Introduction to Web Application Exploitation • What is Application? • Introduction to Web Application • Website vs Web Application • How Web Application works? • HTTP Protocol • HTTP Request and Response • OWASP TOP 10 • Injection – SQL injection and XSS injection • Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) • Introduction to API • OWASP TOP 10 API ➡️ Why Attend This Masterclass 👉 Get CPE Certificate 👉 Learn from Industry Experts 👉 FREE Career Guidance & Mentorship #EthicalHackingMasterclass #FreeCEHTraining #LearnEthicalHacking #CEHMasterclass #CyberSecurityTraining #HackingWithEthics #CEHCertification #CyberSecurityAwareness #HackerSkills #InfoSecEducation #infosectrain #learntorise

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 Footprinting is a vital first step in understanding the structure of a target and gathering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). Here are 10 essential tools every penetration tester or security professional should know to enhance their reconnaissance efforts: Whois: Retrieves domain ownership and registration details, uncovering valuable information about the target. Grecon: Scrapes web pages to discover sensitive information like exposed credentials or internal configurations. Photon: Crawls web apps to extract URLs, parameters, and hidden endpoints for deeper exploration. Sherlock: Tracks usernames across multiple social platforms to help build a profile on a target. Holehe: Checks email reuse across popular online services to find potential leaks or credentials. FOCA: Extracts metadata from documents (PDFs, Word files, etc.) to uncover vulnerabilities and hidden data. Recon-ng: An advanced, modular framework that automates OSINT and provides a comprehensive suite of reconnaissance tools. Google Dorks: Leverages advanced Google search operators to find sensitive data and unprotected resources. Dnsrecon: Enumerates DNS records and tests zone transfers, helping you gather target network information. Spiderfoot: Aggregates and automates OSINT collection from multiple sources for comprehensive footprinting. Mastering these tools can help you build a detailed profile of your target and uncover critical vulnerabilities, giving you the edge in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity efforts. Read more: https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/top-footprinting-tools/ #FootprintingTools #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #InformationGathering #PenTestingTools #CyberSecSkills #HackingEssentials #RedTeaming #NetworkReconnaissance #TopHackingTools #infosectrain

Top 10 Footprinting Tools Every Cybersecurity Professional Should Master Footprinting is a vital first step in understanding the structure of a target and gathering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). Here are 10 essential tools every penetration tester or security professional should know to enhance their reconnaissance efforts: Top Footprinting Tools - https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/top-footprinting-tools/ Mastering these tools can help you build a detailed profile of your target and uncover critical vulnerabilities, giving you the edge in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity efforts. #CyberSecurity #OSINT #Reconnaissance #Footprinting #PenetrationTesting #Infographic #InfoSec #ReconTools #HackingTools #CyberDefense #RedTeam #BlueTeam #VulnerabilityAssessment #CyberThreat #SecurityAwareness #infosectrain #learntorise

Footprinting is a vital first step in understanding the structure of a target and gathering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence). Here are 10 essential tools every penetration tester or security professional should know to enhance their reconnaissance efforts:

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥! This essential guide is modified for ethical hackers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts looking to enhance their reconnaissance skills using this powerful OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) tool. Mastering The Harvester is crucial for anyone involved in cybersecurity. It allows you to gather vital information during the reconnaissance phase of penetration testing, helping you identify potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Read more Here: https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-for-theharvester-tool/ #CyberSecurity #TheHarvester #EthicalHacking #OSINT #PenetrationTesting #InfoSec #CyberTools #StepByStepGuide #CyberTips #NetworkSecurity #InformationGathering #ThreatHunting #CyberKnowledge #infosectrain #learntorise

Have you considered how cyber-attacks target various layers of your network? Here’s a look at some common vulnerabilities: Application Layer : This layer is susceptible to exploits where attackers leverage software vulnerabilities. Presentation Layer : Phishing attacks can deceive users into disclosing sensitive information, putting data security at risk. Session Layer : Be cautious of hijacking, where attackers can take control of user sessions, gaining unauthorized access. Transport Layer : Reconnaissance attacks collect information about your system, often paving the way for larger and more damaging assaults.

Common Security Attacks in the OSI Model Have you considered how cyber-attacks target various layers of your network? Here’s a look at some common vulnerabilities: Application Layer : This layer is susceptible to exploits where attackers leverage software vulnerabilities. Presentation Layer : Phishing attacks can deceive users into disclosing sensitive information, putting data security at risk. Session Layer : Be cautious of hijacking, where attackers can take control of user sessions, gaining unauthorized access. Transport Layer : Reconnaissance attacks collect information about your system, often paving the way for larger and more damaging assaults. Network Layer : MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attacks can intercept communications between systems, enabling eavesdropping and data theft. Data Link Layer : Spoofing allows attackers to masquerade as legitimate devices on your network, circumventing security protocols. Physical Layer : Attacks such as cable tapping and physical device tampering can compromise the integrity of your network infrastructure. Read more: https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/common-security-attacks-in-the-osi-layer-model/ Recognizing these threats is essential for fortifying defenses against cyber-attacks. Stay vigilant! #SecurityAttacks #OSIMode #CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #DataProtection #InfoSec #CyberThreats #Malware #PenetrationTesting #NetworkDefense #ApplicationSecurity #ThreatDetection #VulnerabilityManagement #infosectrain

The Cyber Kill Chain: 7 Stages of a Cyber Attack Every Security Pro Should Know ✅ Reconnaissance: Attackers gather intel about their target ✅ Weaponization: Creating malicious payloads ✅ Delivery: Transmitting the weapon to the target ✅ Exploitation: Triggering the malicious code ✅ Installation: Installing malware on the asset ✅ Command & Control (C2): Establishing persistent access ✅ Actions on Objectives: Achieving the attack goals Understanding these phases helps organizations build stronger defenses at each step. Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4yMQSt-DY #CyberKillChain #KillChainPhases #CyberSecurity #ThreatLifecycle #NetworkSecurity #CyberThreats #SecurityAwareness #ThreatDetection #CyberDefense #InfosecTraining

Ever wondered how Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) silently infiltrate systems and remain undetected for extended periods? Our latest infographic breaks down the key phases of the APT lifecycle — from initial reconnaissance to data exfiltration and beyond! More Info: - https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/phases-of-advanced-persistent-threat-apt-lifecycle/ 🔓 Stay ahead of the curve by understanding how APTs operate and how to defend against them. Dive into our infographic now and safeguard your organization from these stealthy cyber threats! #APTLifecycle #AdvancedPersistentThreat #CyberSecurity