FAQs

Network vulnerabilities, firewall configurations, encryption methods, malware analysis, penetration testing, cloud security, compliance (GDPR, HIPAA), and career advice (certifications like CISSP/CEH).

Examples: "How to mitigate Log4j vulnerabilities?" or "Best practices for securing a hybrid cloud network."

Avoid: Off-topic subjects like how to hack computers, facebook accounts, instagram account etc..,

❌ Banned Content:

Requests for hacking assistance (e.g., "How to crack a WiFi password?").

Trading/selling exploits, phishing tools, or stolen data.

Opinion-based polls (e.g., "Do you prefer Windows or Linux?").

Legal Note: Questions violating laws (ransomware payment advice, illegal surveillance) will be removed and reported.

A closed question is temporarily locked due to:

Violating community guidelines (e.g., "How to bypass 2FA?").

Being unclear, too broad, or duplicate.

Action: Edit your post to meet standards and request reopening via the "Reopen" button or flagging.

For technical questions (e.g., IDS false positives):

Minimal: Remove unrelated code/configs.

Complete: Include OS, tools, and error logs.

Verifiable: Add steps to reproduce (e.g., "Packet capture triggers Suricata alert #1234").

Example: MCVE Template.

Click "Request Reopening" under the closed question.

Improve the post (add details, remove policy violations) and notify moderators via @mention.

Moderators will review within 24 hours.

Common reasons:

Missing context (e.g., "My firewall isn’t working – help!").

Suspected spam (e.g., links to unverified tools).

Fix: Follow the on-screen prompts to add details or sanitize content.

Duplicates redirect users to existing answers for consistency.

Example: "How to configure WPA3?" → Linked to a detailed guide.

If your question is unique, flag the duplicate tag with an explanation.

Temporary restrictions apply if:

Multiple posts were flagged/closed.

Spam-like behavior detected (e.g., rapid low-quality posts).

Resolution: Contact moderators via Support Form.

To prevent spam and encourage quality over quantity.

Tip: Use the time to refine your question or participate in discussions.

Checklist:

Use descriptive titles (e.g., "Apache Struts CVE-2023-1234 exploit analysis").

Add tags (e.g., #ransomware, #NIST).

Provide screenshots/logs (mask sensitive data).

Mention what you’ve tried (e.g., "Ran Nessus scan but no CVEs found").

Upvote helpful answers.

Mark the "Best Answer" (✅ icon) if it resolves your issue.

Reply with follow-up questions or gratitude (avoid "Thanks" posts – use reactions).

Earn points by:

Upvoted answers (+10), accepted solutions (+15).

Lose points for flagged posts (-5).

Badges: "Security Guru" (500+ points), "Verified Expert" (mod-approved).

Click the "Report" button (⚠️ icon) on the post.

Choose a reason (e.g., "Malware link" or "Harassment").

Moderators review reports within 1 hour.

Yes, but:

Use code blocks ( button) for snippets.

Sanitize secrets (API keys, passwords) with ***REDACTED***.

Upload files as .txt (no executables).

Use SVG/PNG for diagrams (attach via "Insert Image").

Use https://draw.io tool for creating a network topologies

For logs:
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[2023-10-01] Firewall blocked 192.168.1.1:22 (SSH brute force)
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