Heartbleed for Attacking OpenSSL
HeartBleed is a bug in the OpenSSL library that allows users to access restricted memory addresses on a server. This enables unprivileged users to reach data to which they wouldn’t usually have access. This data includes confidential information such as usernames and passwords, along with a server’s private key. Preface Let’s quickly define a few […]
HSM Crash Course
A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a tamper-resistant, security-hardened device used to ensure the integrity of cryptographic operations. HSMs generate, protect, and manage keys used for encrypting data. They also create and preserve digital signatures and facilitate certificate management. HSMs provide a secure environment to perform cryptographic operations that are certified to meet FIPS and […]