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• 29 Sep 2020

Application-level Purple Teaming: A case study

An application-level purple teaming approach was demonstrated using a file-sharing web application. The methodology focused on improving logging, alerting, and potential response mechanisms by systematically identifying detection gaps across enumeration and injection attack categories. The project used tools like Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and ElastAlert to enhance application security detection capabilities.

• 13 Jun 2018

EQL Injection (not a typo) and Oracle Endeca

EQL injection is a novel attack technique targeting Oracle Endeca search functionality in e-commerce platforms. Attackers can exploit unsecured Endeca search parameters to extract sensitive product information or perform denial of service attacks. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation in Endeca search implementations.

• 29 Jun 2017

Offensive ICS Exploitation: A Description of an ICS CTF

A cybersecurity team demonstrated multiple attack vectors against industrial control systems (ICS) water treatment testbeds during a Capture the Flag competition. The attacks included establishing external command and control channels, overwriting historian database values, manipulating human-machine interfaces, and modifying programmable logic controller logic. Multiple techniques were used to compromise network systems and tamper with sensor data, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

• 21 Oct 2016

A Hybrid Approach to ICS Intrusion Detection

SENAMI introduces a hybrid intrusion detection approach for Industrial Control Systems that combines passive network monitoring with selective active monitoring of critical Siemens S7 PLC variables. The method focuses on detecting value tampering attacks by monitoring three key memory locations with minimal performance impact. The approach achieves a 93% detection rate of active threats while avoiding overloading legacy PLC systems.