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SAINTCON 2023 - Mark Walker - 7 Lessons Learned
Learn 7 critical lessons on penetration testing and security strategies to stay ahead of threats, build effective teams, and prevent vulnerabilities, while exploring real-world tips and techniques.
- Knowing your networks and yourself is crucial for penetration testing.
- Build a team with diverse skills and expertise to tackle complex security issues.
- Test inside and out, and consider implementing multi-factor authentication.
- Get certified in security to stay up-to-date with industry developments and best practices.
- Be curious and ask questions to uncover hidden vulnerabilities.
- Think like an attacker to anticipate and prevent potential threats.
- Consider implementing a culture of security to promote a security-first mindset.
- Regularly scan networks and systems for vulnerabilities and update configuration as needed.
- Utilize tools like Greyhat Warfare to identify exposed assets and APIs.
- Test configuration and scan for open ports, exposed indices, and vulnerable services.
- Be aware of default passwords, cloud account information, and sensitive data exposure.
- Implement secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities.
- Regularly update software and plugins to ensure the latest security fixes.
- Use tools like Shodan to scan for exposed services and servers.