How secure is a network HSM connection with TLS disabled, relying only on IP ACLs and PKCS#11 slot PINs?

If TLS is disabled on a network-attached Hardware Security Module (HSM), but the device still enforces:

IP-based access control (only whitelisted client IPs can connect),
and
PKCS#11 slot PIN authentication (required before using keys in … Continue reading How secure is a network HSM connection with TLS disabled, relying only on IP ACLs and PKCS#11 slot PINs?

What are the different combinations of public and private keys and what CIA do they provide?

I am preparing for the Sec+, currently reading the book, "Mike Meyers …. Certification Passport"(book in question is irrelevant to the problem), In the cryptography chapter, topic-public key/asymmetric cryptography
It says

&qu… Continue reading What are the different combinations of public and private keys and what CIA do they provide?

Wireshark – How to monitor TLS traffic from a malware? (It does not write into the SSLKEYLOGFILE)

I recently found malware that uses TLS 1.2 to communicate with the c2 server.
I wanted to check the content of that but is encrypted. I have tried the method with the SSLKEYLOGFILE but unlike for HTTPS traffic via the browser (in this case… Continue reading Wireshark – How to monitor TLS traffic from a malware? (It does not write into the SSLKEYLOGFILE)