A brief review of basic vulnerability search techniques
The history of basic vulnerability scanning techniques dates back to the early days of computer science and cybersecurity. Over time, these techniques have evolved to adapt to changing threats and technologies. Here’s a brief tour through the history of basic vulnerability scanning techniques:
- 1960s: The era of mainframe computers saw the first attempts to search for vulnerabilities. Security at that time was more focused on physics and access control than software vulnerabilities.
- 1970s: With the proliferation of operating systems and software, software vulnerabilities began to emerge. Cybersecurity pioneers started looking for weaknesses in operating systems and applications through code review and penetration testing.
- 1980s: The term ethical hacker began to be used to describe those who looked for security weaknesses for constructive purposes. Penetration testing and code review became standard techniques...
