Tutorials

Tutorials

Open source security tools and software

• Mimikatz tutorial: How it hacks Windows passwords, credentials

  In this Mimikatz tutorial, learn about the password and credential dumping program, where you can acquire it and how easy it makes it to compromise system passwords.  Continue Reading

• Nessus 3 Tutorial: How to use Nessus to identify network vulnerabilities

  Learn how to use Nessus, an inexpensive vulnerability scanner, with our Nessus Tutorial Guide. It not only examines the benefits of this free open source tool, but also walks you through the processes of using it in the enterprise, from installation...  Continue Reading

• Nmap Technical Manual

  By now, most infosec pros have heard of Nmap, and most would agree that even though the popular freeware tool is invaluable, installing, configuring and running it in the enterprise is no easy task. With that in mind, SearchSecurity.com, in ...  Continue Reading

• Snort Intrusion Detection and Prevention Guide

  Answers to frequently asked questions related to the open source Snort intrusion detection and prevention system.  Continue Reading