Intelligence tagged offensive security

Discover what a red team exercise is, how long it takes, and what findings executives and engineers should expect. Learn how offensive security testing improves detection, response, and resilience. 

Join us live on August 27th to explore what really makes cybersecurity effective. Offensive security experts break down tool limitations, internal practices, and real-world defense strategies.

Learn the real differences between red and purple teaming and how to use each to strengthen your cybersecurity program. Watch the full webinar on demand. 

Discover how red and purple teaming together can boost your cybersecurity defenses. Join our expert panel to explore real-world scenarios, improve detection and response, and build a stronger offensive security program.

Stay ahead of PCI DSS 4.0 compliance requirements with Echelon Risk + Cyber. Our PCI DSS Readiness Assessments help identify gaps, streamline remediation, and ensure a smooth audit process. 

Discover how sophisticated social engineering attacks are leveraging legitimate Microsoft tools and services to deploy ransomware. Learn about recent phishing campaigns, Microsoft Teams vishing and effective cybersecurity measures to protect your organization. 

Discover the key cybersecurity predictions for 2025 as industry experts explore the transformative role of AI, the critical importance of employee training, navigating compliance challenges, and strategies to counter evolving threats like ransomware and social engineering. 

Learn more about the critical vulnerability found recently in the PAN-OS management interface by the CISA. 

Choosing the right offensive cybersecurity service can be challenging, especially with options like red teaming, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments that often appear overlapping. Each service, however, serves a distinct purpose and addresses different aspects of your security needs. To help you make an informed decision, let’s explore the differences between these services and how they align with your organization’s specific cybersecurity goals.

FedRAMP announced a new red team requirement impacting cloud service providers. This article breaks down the details of the requirement and the difference between red teaming and pen testing.

Echelon's Offensive Security (OffSec) team of ethical hackers conducts daily penetration tests on web applications, uncovering common vulnerabilities that threaten online security. In this article, we explore the top 10 web app vulnerabilities frequently encountered during penetration tests. From SQL injection to CORS misconfigurations, we'll delve into each vulnerability and discuss how to both exploit and safeguard against them.

Prepare for the eLearnSecurity Web Application Penetration Tester (eWPT) exam with this comprehensive guide. Learn about the exam format, prerequisites, and tips to pass the practical and written assessments. Acquire valuable web application penetration testing skills and enhance your professional profile.

Learn about network pivoting techniques for the eCPPT exam and penetration testing. Understand the concept of pivoting, explore tools like Metasploit, Proxychains, SOCKS Proxy, Chisel, and Ligolo-ng, and discover the differences between reverse shells and bind shells.

Cybersecurity terms like "red teaming" and "penetration testing" are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion and misinformation. This article explores the differences between these assessments and why the misuse of terms can be detrimental to the industry.

Learn why pen testing alone isn't enough to secure healthcare organizations from cyber threats, and how red team assessments can help identify and mitigate vulnerabilities. Here's a comprehensive overview of red teaming and its importance in healthcare cybersecurity.

Preparing for the eLearnSecurity Certified Professional Penetration Tester (eCPPTv2) exam? Here are three experiences from the Echelon Offensive Security Team and tips on how to prepare.

A few weeks ago, I received an email stating that I had passed the eJPTv2 certification. I wanted to share my perspective on the exam, what’s covered in the eJPTv2 syllabus, and how to prepare for it in this eJPT exam review.

Buckle up for the story of how the Echelon team won the coveted DEF CON Black Badge, and dive deep into Ross Flynn's detail breaking down the Black Badge.

Websites are like buildings. If your website's foundation is vulnerable to Log4j, check out this overview of the attack, how to test for it, and how to mitigate it.

Another year, another penetration test? Attackers are evolving, and so should you. Here are four ways to spice up your pen testing routine to be better prepared and reduce your attack surface.

Have you solved your badges yet? With another DefCon in the books, here's our take on the best sessions and a close up look at some of the badges.

This weekly post shares our intel around some of the major developments on the future of cybersecurity. This week: data breach at T-Mobile, Apple's privacy nightmare, and Microsoft needs to patch patching.

Over the past year and a half, the worldwide workforce underwent a drastic and rapid paradigm shift that has brought with it new opportunities, attack vectors, and methods to test security. When testing security with penetration testing, partner with a firm using the most modern, advanced tactics to test your readiness for tomorrow’s attackers.