Double-Blind Test in Penetration Testing
Double-Blind Test in Penetration Testing: This form of assessment simulates a real-world attack on a system, network, or application, where the defenders are unaware of the simulated attack just as they would be in an actual attack. It provides an organization with the most realistic indication of its security posture and readiness without providing prior […]
Dumpster Diving
Dumpster Diving: A practice where individuals sift through trash (physical or digital) in an attempt to uncover valuable information that could be used for unscrupulous purposes. While traditionally associated with searching through physical refuse for discarded documents, in a more modern sense, it can also refer to searching through discarded digital data.
Dynamic Analysis
Dynamic Analysis: A method used in software testing where programs are executed in real-time to identify potential defects or errors. Unlike static analysis, which is performed without running the code, dynamic analysis tests the software’s behavior under various conditions and inputs to find issues such as memory leaks, race conditions, or security vulnerabilities. It is […]
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): A security testing method that analyzes a live application in its operating environment to identify vulnerabilities from an external attacker’s perspective. This testing focuses on detecting security flaws, misconfigurations, and weaknesses exploitable by malicious actors, and is generally conducted in the later stages of development or in production.
Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)
Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs): Modular files containing code and data that can be used by multiple applications simultaneously. DLLs allow for code reuse, modularization, and memory efficiency as the same library can serve multiple applications, reducing the need for redundant code. Their misuse or manipulation could lead to potential security vulnerabilities such as DLL hijacking […]
Documentary Evidence
Documentary Evidence: The recorded, tangible, or digital information that can be used as evidence in an investigation or audit. This could include written contracts, emails, log files, or transaction records. In the context of digital systems, this often means logs, system messages, and other digitally recorded actions that could serve as proof of an event […]