host

Networking

Any machine attached to a network that can send or receive data. A laptop, a phone, a server, and a router are all hosts.

Related terms

IP address

Appears in(137)

What Is a NetworkNetworking Foundations
The OSI ModelNetworking Foundations
IP Addressing and SubnettingNetworking Foundations
TCP, UDP, and PortsNetworking Foundations
Filesystem and PermissionsLinux for Security
How Routers Move PacketsNetworking Deep Dive
Raster Formats: GeoTIFF, COGs, and TilesSpatial Data and Formats
Processes and ServicesLinux for Security
Text Processing: grep, awk, sedLinux for Security
NAT and Private NetworksNetworking Deep Dive
Networking from the CLILinux for Security
IPv6 and the Modern InternetNetworking Deep Dive
Write a Recon Bash ScriptLinux for Security
Putting It OnlineWeb Development
What Version Control IsVersion Control with Git
Recon Methodology and Attack SurfaceRecon and Scanning
HTTP Methods and Status CodesBackends and APIs
Host DiscoveryRecon and Scanning
Port Scanning Deep DiveRecon and Scanning
GitHub and Working With OthersVersion Control with Git
Service and Version DetectionRecon and Scanning
Subdomain and Content EnumerationRecon and Scanning
BPF FiltersTraffic Analysis
Dissecting Traffic in WiresharkTraffic Analysis
PostGIS: Geometry in the DatabaseSpatial SQL with PostGIS
HTTP FundamentalsWeb and HTTP
How Web Apps WorkWeb and HTTP
Cookies, Sessions, and AuthWeb and HTTP
Intercepting ProxiesWeb and HTTP
CVEs and CVSSVulnerabilities and Exploitation
Modern Vector Tiles with MapLibre GLWeb Mapping
IDOR and SSRFVulnerabilities and Exploitation
Approaching a TargetCTF Methodology
From Enumeration to FootholdCTF Methodology
PKI and CertificatesCryptography
TLS in PracticeCryptography
Cracking with HashcatPassword Attacks
Common AD AttacksActive Directory
Windows Architecture and ProcessesWindows Fundamentals
PowerShell for SecurityWindows Fundamentals
Windows Event LogsWindows Fundamentals
Windows Networking and SMBWindows Fundamentals
Python Crash Course for HackersPython for Security
Talking HTTP with PythonPython for Security
Sockets and NetworkingPython for Security
Build a Port ScannerPython for Security
Automating ReconPython for Security
What Containers Actually AreDocker and Containers
Images and DockerfilesDocker and Containers
Docker ComposeDocker and Containers
Running Vulnerable Apps in DockerDocker and Containers
Container Security BasicsDocker and Containers
SQL InjectionWeb Application Attacks
Command InjectionWeb Application Attacks
File Upload AttacksWeb Application Attacks
Server-Side Request ForgeryWeb Application Attacks
Attacking AuthenticationWeb Application Attacks
Access Control and IDORWeb Application Attacks
Setting Up Burp and the ProxyBurp Suite
Crawling and ScanningBurp Suite
A Real Testing WorkflowBurp Suite
Metasploit FundamentalsThe Metasploit Framework
MeterpreterThe Metasploit Framework
Payloads with msfvenomThe Metasploit Framework
Post-ExploitationThe Metasploit Framework
A Repeatable Windows Privesc MethodWindows Privilege Escalation
Token ImpersonationWindows Privilege Escalation
Dangerous Privileges and InstallersWindows Privilege Escalation
Hunting for CredentialsWindows Privilege Escalation
Evil Twin and Rogue APsWireless Security
Mapping Infrastructure and DomainsOpen Source Intelligence
OSINT ToolingOpen Source Intelligence
Memory ForensicsDigital Forensics
Network ForensicsDigital Forensics
The Incident Response LifecycleIncident Response
Detection and TriageIncident Response
Containment, Eradication, RecoveryIncident Response
Log Analysis for RespondersIncident Response
Writing the Incident ReportIncident Response
What a SOC Actually DoesSOC Analyst Fundamentals
Alerts and TriageSOC Analyst Fundamentals
Escalation and HandoffSOC Analyst Fundamentals
Log Sources That MatterSIEM and Log Analysis
Correlation and AlertingSIEM and Log Analysis
Tuning Out the NoiseSIEM and Log Analysis
The Hunting MindsetThreat Hunting
Hunting in LogsThreat Hunting
Indicators vs BehaviorsThreat Hunting
Documenting a HuntThreat Hunting
Analyzing Malware SafelyMalware Analysis
Dynamic Analysis BasicsMalware Analysis
Writing the Analysis ReportMalware Analysis
Firewalls and RulesetsNetwork Defense
IDS and IPSNetwork Defense
Network SegmentationNetwork Defense
VPNs and Zero TrustNetwork Defense
Detecting Lateral MovementNetwork Defense
Cloud Models and Shared ResponsibilityCloud Security Fundamentals
Common Cloud MisconfigurationsCloud Security Fundamentals
AWS IAM in DepthAWS Security
Attacking a ClusterKubernetes Security
Hardening a ClusterKubernetes Security
The OWASP API Top 10API Security
Testing an APIAPI Security
What Threat Intelligence Actually IsCyber Threat Intelligence
IOCs and TTPsCyber Threat Intelligence
What Detection Engineering IsDetection Engineering
Sigma and YARADetection Engineering
Testing and Tuning DetectionsDetection Engineering
The IoT Attack SurfaceIoT and OT Security
Firmware BasicsIoT and OT Security
Defending Connected DevicesIoT and OT Security
Why You Need a LabBuilding a Home Lab
Choosing VirtualizationBuilding a Home Lab
Networking Your LabBuilding a Home Lab
Stocking It With TargetsBuilding a Home Lab
Snapshots and Safe HabitsBuilding a Home Lab
Writing a FindingWriting Security Reports
The Technical InterviewBreaking Into Security
Building a Vuln Management ProgramVulnerability Management
Scanning and Authenticated ScansVulnerability Management
Prioritizing With ContextVulnerability Management
Remediation and SLAsVulnerability Management
Metrics That MatterVulnerability Management
SSO and FederationIdentity and Access Management
Privileged Access ManagementIdentity and Access Management
The Pillars of Zero TrustZero Trust Architecture
MicrosegmentationZero Trust Architecture
Rolling Out Zero TrustZero Trust Architecture
How DNS Really WorksDNS and Network Services Security
DNS AttacksDNS and Network Services Security
Securing DNSDNS and Network Services Security
DHCP and NTP RisksDNS and Network Services Security
Monitoring Network ServicesDNS and Network Services Security
Dependency RiskSoftware Supply Chain Security
Encryption at Rest and in TransitData Protection and Privacy
Key ManagementData Protection and Privacy