• Micro Focus Service Manager (HPSM) files automated analysis – part II

    Micro Focus Service Manager (HPSM) files automated analysis – part II

    Now we need to recover (literally decompress) all the files from the hex datastream to their original state. Following the guidelines in the previously mentioned manual (link), we will use java.util.zip.Inflater class. However, the tricky part is that the manual does not describe the header structure for segmented files. According to the manual, if the…

  • Some learning tips

    Some learning tips

    Even if you are not considering changing your job right now, this resource provides a great opportunity to check your knowledge and define what you need to brush up on. https://github.com/jassics/security-interview-questions/tree/main

  • Micro Focus Service Manager (HPSM) files automated analysis – part I

    Micro Focus Service Manager (HPSM) files automated analysis – part I

    While auditing an ITSM process automated with Micro Focus Service Manager (HPSM), such as Incident or Change Management, an auditor may face the necessity to look through the attached files. This is especially cumbersome when a test population includes hundreds of elements unless we use automation. But first, we need to dump all the files….

  • A cat in the sack!

    A cat in the sack!

    This aimed to be a blog with beautiful dreams, mundane routines, hilarious jokes and boring things of IT Audit Cat!