What are the benefits of using IP whitelists to secure cloud servers/resources?

Consider the following scenario:

There is a “server” (e.g. database, API, etc) that is “in the cloud” (i.e. hosted on physical hardware that is physically distant from the clients and reachable only by IP through the public… Continue reading What are the benefits of using IP whitelists to secure cloud servers/resources?

Is IP whitelisting safe enough for a HTTP Basic protected service available on the internet?

We are discussing about making available through the internet one of our microservices deployed on a public cloud on Kubernetes. This ms offers some sensitive information to the clients.

This microservices will be protected … Continue reading Is IP whitelisting safe enough for a HTTP Basic protected service available on the internet?

What port state to expect from Nmap when scanning ports that are open only to specific IP addresses

My firewall has a few ports open but traffic is only forwarded when coming from specific IP addresses (whitelisted).

When scanning these ports with nmap from a non whitelisted IP address, what state would I see those ports t… Continue reading What port state to expect from Nmap when scanning ports that are open only to specific IP addresses

How to check if direct debit whitelisting is in place for a specific account number?

Paying through bank transfer to other account without direct debit is more and more common these days.
Some of them are online services running bug bounties with availability of payment through bank transfer for the eurozone.

SEPA has a s… Continue reading How to check if direct debit whitelisting is in place for a specific account number?