Study
This portion of the site is dedicated to archiving my papers, articles, primers, and any other technical resources so that I can reference them online. If you have any Requests For Explanations (RFEs) don't hesitate to contact me and let me know. In the meantime, I hope you find something here that's useful to you.
Information Security
Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Explained
A simple explanation of the basics of XSS. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Explained [Short Version]
An explanation of the basics of XSS in 13 list items. An Introduction to Zone Transfers
An introduction to Zone Transfers, including how to perform them using host, dig, and nslookup. What To Tell People When They Ask How To "Hide" Their IP Address On The Internet [**Popular]
How to explain the basics of Internet anonymity to beginners using an analogy. Security and Obscurity
A short discussion of obscurity's role in security. The Birthday Attack
A simple explanation of the birthday paradox. Network Ports
How to explain the concept of network ports to beginners. How Diffie-Hellman Works
My basic overview of this amazing protocol. Daniel's Information Security Concepts Primer
My overview of some of the key information security concepts. Not All SYN Packets Are Created Equal [**Popular]
A look at how SYN packets created via raw sockets differ from those created with a call to the
A short firewall primer aimed at explaining the differences between different types of firewall technologies. An Iptables (netfilter) Primer [**Popular]
A short walkthrough of Linux firewalling basics. An Nmap Primer [**Popular]
A quick guide to some essential functionality within
A simple explanation of the basics of XSS. Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Explained [Short Version]
An explanation of the basics of XSS in 13 list items. An Introduction to Zone Transfers
An introduction to Zone Transfers, including how to perform them using host, dig, and nslookup. What To Tell People When They Ask How To "Hide" Their IP Address On The Internet [**Popular]
How to explain the basics of Internet anonymity to beginners using an analogy. Security and Obscurity
A short discussion of obscurity's role in security. The Birthday Attack
A simple explanation of the birthday paradox. Network Ports
How to explain the concept of network ports to beginners. How Diffie-Hellman Works
My basic overview of this amazing protocol. Daniel's Information Security Concepts Primer
My overview of some of the key information security concepts. Not All SYN Packets Are Created Equal [**Popular]
A look at how SYN packets created via raw sockets differ from those created with a call to the
connect() syscall, and how this effects portscanning. A Firewall PrimerA short firewall primer aimed at explaining the differences between different types of firewall technologies. An Iptables (netfilter) Primer [**Popular]
A short walkthrough of Linux firewalling basics. An Nmap Primer [**Popular]
A quick guide to some essential functionality within
nmap.Networking
Network Ports
How to explain the concept of network ports to beginners. The Hyperlink Trailing Slash
Why you should use a trailing slash on your directory hyperlinks. Includes proof. Windows File Sharing
A brief overview of the various Windows file sharing technologies. Tcpdump [**Popular]
A guide to getting the most out of
An attempt at a reference for remembering subnetting concepts vs. specifics. How To Remember Your TCP Flags
Some useful info on how to remember your TCP flags. ICMP Basics
Some good information on the very useful ICMP protocol.
How to explain the concept of network ports to beginners. The Hyperlink Trailing Slash
Why you should use a trailing slash on your directory hyperlinks. Includes proof. Windows File Sharing
A brief overview of the various Windows file sharing technologies. Tcpdump [**Popular]
A guide to getting the most out of
tcpdump. SubnettingAn attempt at a reference for remembering subnetting concepts vs. specifics. How To Remember Your TCP Flags
Some useful info on how to remember your TCP flags. ICMP Basics
Some good information on the very useful ICMP protocol.
Unix and Linux
Linux/Unix Commands [**Popular]
A collection of guides to some of my favorite *nix commands. A Unix/Linux Permissions Refresher
A short refresher on Unix/Linux permissions. The
A summary of some of the most useful options for
A primer on using
A short guide to using
A short guide to using
A collection of guides to some of my favorite *nix commands. A Unix/Linux Permissions Refresher
A short refresher on Unix/Linux permissions. The
find Command (+xargs)A summary of some of the most useful options for
find. VimA primer on using
vim to its fullest. HexeditA short guide to using
hexedit to edit the text within binary files such as sshd. trA short guide to using
tr to translate text.Assorted Technologies
Glossary
A collection of interesting terms pertaining to information security and technology/science in general. Carriage Returns and Line Feeds -- And How They Effect Windows and *nix Text Files
Taking the guesswork out of *nix and Windows text file handling. Google
How to get more out of the world'
A collection of interesting terms pertaining to information security and technology/science in general. Carriage Returns and Line Feeds -- And How They Effect Windows and *nix Text Files
Taking the guesswork out of *nix and Windows text file handling. Google
How to get more out of the world'
