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Cybersecurity Insights with Contrast CISO David Lindner | 8/12

Security Boulevard

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are two different things. Penetration testing will give you information about exploiting vulnerabilities whereas a vulnerability scan will just provide you with potential avenues for exploitation. Insight #1. Insight #2. ". Security is now a part of the business.

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The Penetration Testing Process

Mitnick Security

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you have the responsibility of not only directing your organization’s security but also conveying your risk status to leadership. According to Cybersecurity Magazine, 60% of small businesses go out of business within six months of falling victim to a data breach or cyber attack.

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What is the CISO Experience in a Red Team Exercise?

NetSpi Executives

You’re about to have your first Red Team experience, or maybe your first one in the CISO seat of your organization. If your goal is to absolutely find a way from the outside into your organization, you probably should do an External Network Penetration Test instead. How Often Should I Plan for Red Team Testing?

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GUEST ESSAY: Recalibrating critical infrastructure security in the wake of evolving threats

The Last Watchdog

In this instance, hackers are suspected to have exploited simple cybersecurity loopholes, including the fact that the software shipped with easy-to-guess default passwords. Eventually, more organizations may want to consider appointing their CISOs to head all of IT.

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

The 2023 vendor surveys arriving this quarter paint a picture of a cybersecurity landscape under attack, with priority issues affecting deployment, alert response, and exposed vulnerabilities. This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems.

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NetSPI Lands $410 Million in Funding – And Other Notable Cybersecurity Deals

eSecurity Planet

NetSPI, a top penetration testing and vulnerability management company, recently announced a $410 million funding round, a huge amount in a year in which $100+ million rounds have become a rarity. According to data from Crunchbase , the total amount of investments in cybersecurity startups came to $2.6

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GUEST ESSAY: 7 tips for protecting investor data when it comes to alternative asset trading

The Last Watchdog

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. Having access to a partner focused in cybersecurity brings fresh perspectives and allows for an unbiased evaluation of the systems in use.