ChatGPT is a generative pretrained transformer language model created using artificial intelligence implemented as chatbot which can provide very detailed responses to a wide variety of questions. As a very contemporary phenomenon, this tool has a wide variety of potential use cases that have yet to be explored. With the significant extent of information on a broad assortment of potential topics, ChatGPT could add value to many information security uses cases both from an efficiency perspective as well as to offer another source of security information that could be used to assist with securing Internet accessible assets of organizations. One information security practice that could benefit from ChatGPT is the reconnaissance phase of penetration testing. This research uses a case study methodology to explore and investigate the uses of ChatGPT in obtaining valuable reconnaissance data. ChatGPT is able to provide many types of intel regarding targeted properties which includes Internet Protocol (IP) address ranges, domain names, network topology, vendor technologies, SSL/TLS ciphers, ports & services, and operating systems used by the target. The reconnaissance information can then be used during the planning phase of a penetration test to determine the tactics, tools, and techniques to guide the later phases of the penetration test in order to discover potential risks such as unpatched software components and security misconfiguration related issues. The study provides insights into how artificial intelligence language models can be used in cybersecurity and contributes to the advancement of penetration testing techniques.

As a penetration tester or bug bounty hunter, you know the importance of having the right tools at your disposal. ChatGPT is a powerful AI assistant that can help streamline your workflow and improve your results. In this blog post, we will explore the features and capabilities of ChatGPT that make it an indispensable tool for anyone in the field of cybersecurity. Chat GPT (Generative Pretrained Transformer) is a natural language processing tool used to automate numerous cybersecurity jobs. Vulnerability testing and analysis, data analysis, and report generating are just a few of the major areas where Chat GPT might be especially valuable.

We are currently seeking a Penetration Tester to join our Security & Compliance team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of attack surfaces in modern compiled applications and operating systems. The position will manage all phases of vulnerability management including both internally identified issues as well as externally discovered ones. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to analyze closed source applications using several off-the-shelf or custom developed tools. What You'll Be Doing… • Discovers and exploits vulnerabilities affecting corporate infrastructure • Develops and maintains tools to assist in vulnerability research and exploit development • Communicates information security vulnerabilities to the business • Interface and coordinate with engineering and support teams to analyze and review mitigation strategies; provide guidance and assist when strategies need to be enhanced • Analyze and prioritize scan results report, discovered vulnerabilities and assist with mitigation strategies for vulnerabilities that cannot be corrected • Perform Independent Verification and Validation activities • Create and maintain a strategic reporting mechanism to ensure stakeholders understand Key Risk Indicators • Escalates issues to IT, security team, and engineering through standard escalation processes • Provides technical expertise and advice on all areas of security technology, including: network security, platform security, authentication/authorization systems, application security, security architecture, policy enforcement, and security frameworks • Integrates information security controls into an environment to identify risks and reduce impact • Deliver high quality actionable advice.

As a pen tester, what do you do when trying to hack into the external web perimeter of a massive company when the scope entails over 100,000 domains and machines to inspect? All the low-hanging CVE fruit has long been picked clean by automated scanners, so there are no obvious ways in. Yet they exist, even if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. You know it when you see the kind of page that will still bear fruit: some old-looking custom web app that can be exploited, some administration page with a login that could be brute-forced, something "interesting." But how do you get to the "interesting" more quickly?