eSecurity Planet

JUNE 23, 2023

All organizations should perform penetration tests, yet many worry about not receiving the full value of their investment. Organizations have two choices: perform penetration tests with their internal teams, or hire an external vendor and find ways to lower costs.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2021

A Vulnerability Scan Or A Penetration Test? Vulnerability scanning and penetration tests are two very different ways to test your system for any vulnerabilities. In a brief summary, a vulnerability scan is an automated, high-level test that looks for and reports potential vulnerabilities in your system.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300. and different types of penetration tests (black box, gray box, white box, social engineering, etc.).

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 16, 2021

Is your network prepared for this? One way to make sure that your network’s security is up to the mark. The post Network Penetration Testing: A Primer appeared first on Security Boulevard. Experts predict that in 2021, a cyberattack will occur every 11 seconds (nearly twice as frequently as in 2019).

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Penetration tests find security vulnerabilities before hackers do and are critical for keeping organizations safe from cyber threats. Penetration test services have become common, with many security companies offering them. The program answers what, when, why, and where tests should run.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re operating a global enterprise network or a small family business, your network’s security needs to be optimized with tools, teams, and processes to protect customer data and valuable business assets. Many of these tools protect resources connected to networks, thus shutting down threats as early as possible.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The post DEFCON 29 IoT Village – Ted Harrington’s ‘When Penetration Testing Isn’t Penetration Testing At All’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our thanks to DEFCON for publishing their outstanding DEF CON 29 IoT Village videos on the Conferences’ YouTube channel.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2024

Network security architecture is a strategy that provides formal processes to design robust and secure networks. Effective implementation improves data throughput, system reliability, and overall security for any organization.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 10, 2023

Enterprises and government agencies conduct penetration testing (or pentesting) to simulate various attacks and discover how real cybercriminals can access their infrastructure. Cybersecurity analysts provide vital, unbiased. Cybersecurity analysts provide vital, unbiased.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As global cybersecurity threats continue to rise, information security professionals must enroll in continuous education and training programs to acquire current knowledge and skills that help organizations thwart these costly risks. Which certification is best for cybersecurity? Let's begin.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 28, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Aspiring cybersecurity researchers often wonder where to start and what areas to explore. By focusing on these areas, newcomers can gain a solid foundation and understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Network security creates shielded, monitored, and secure communications between users and assets. Securing the expanding, sprawling, and sometimes conflicting collection of technologies that make up network security provides constant challenges for security professionals.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The consistent implementation of firewall best practices establish a strong defense against cyber attacks to secure sensitive data, protect the integrity and continuity of business activities, and ensure network security measures function optimally. Why It Matters By restricting access, this strategy mitigates potential damage.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 27, 2024

Table of Contents What is penetration testing? How penetration testing is done How to choose a penetration testing company How NetSPI can help Penetration testing enables IT security teams to demonstrate and improve security in networks, applications, the cloud, hosts, and physical locations.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2022

” Also read: Cybersecurity Employment in 2022: Solving the Skills Gap. How to Choose a Security Certification. Thycotic chief security scientist Joseph Carson told eSecurity Planet that choosing a certification should ultimately be about deciding which skillset or professional direction you want to focus on.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 8, 2024

IT leaders know that the reason regulators and cybersecurity insurers require them to conduct network penetration testing is to ensure they’re protecting their networks from being accessed by attackers. You can’t do ongoing penetration testing if you’re paying a consultant to do it,” says Wells. “You

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 29, 2024

External penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity practice that helps organisations defend their internet-facing assets. By simulating the actions of a real-world attacker, external penetration tests reveal vulnerabilities in your web applications, networks, and other externally accessible systems.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The post BSides Vancouver 2022 – Kurt Pomeroy’s ‘The Emotional Rollercoaster That Is Penetration Testing’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. Our sincere thanks to BSides Vancouver for publishing their outstanding conference videos on the organization's YouTube channel.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 17, 2022

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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eSecurity Planet

JULY 5, 2023

A pentest framework, or penetration testing framework, is a standardized set of guidelines and suggested tools for structuring and conducting effective pentests across different networks and security environments.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2020

11, 2019, two security experts at a company that had been hired by the state of Iowa to test the physical and network security of its judicial system were arrested while probing the security of an Iowa county courthouse, jailed in orange jumpsuits, charged with burglary, and held on $100,000 bail. On Thursday Jan.

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Mitnick Security

AUGUST 23, 2022

Organizations are becoming more aware of cybersecurity threats, and are working to strengthen their security posture through routine scans and employee training. With threat actors becoming more bold, it’s crucial to understand where you stand against them through the use of network penetration tests.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 30, 2024

Table of Contents Toggle Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches 5 Key Cybersecurity Management Lessons to Learn Bottom Line: Learn Healthcare’s Lessons Before Suffering Pain Recent Healthcare Attacks & Breaches Large breaches affected over 88 million individuals in the USA in 2023, a 60% increase from 2022. Ascension lost $2.66

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A penetration testing report discloses the vulnerabilities discovered during a penetration test to the client. Penetration test reports deliver the only tangible evidence of the pentest process and must deliver value for a broad range of readers and purposes.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 8, 2020

There’s an old adage in information security: “Every company gets penetration tested, whether or not they pay someone for the pleasure.” “A number of security professionals have previously sought to downplay the business impact cybercriminals can have to their organizations.”

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Pen Test

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Introduction Radio Frequency (RF) penetration testing, popularly referred to as RF pentesting, stands as a vital domain within ethical hacking. In the contemporary digital era, Radio Frequency (RF) penetration testing, commonly known as RF pentesting, is indispensable due to several pivotal factors that underscore its significance.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 26, 2022

Achieving funding is no simple task, and cybersecurity entrepreneurs have a difficult path competing in a complex and competitive landscape. Luckily for cybersecurity startups, there’s no shortage of interest in tomorrow’s next big security vendors. Top Cybersecurity Venture Capital Firms. Table of Contents.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 3, 2023

5. Network Security- Developers should ensure that their mobile application uses secure network protocols such as HTTPS to prevent any data breaches during data transmis-sion. 7. Penetration Testing- Penetration testing is a crucial step in mobile app security.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2023

With cyber threats constantly dominating headlines, the draw of a career in cybersecurity has never been higher for young professionals. According to Glassdoor , the national average salary for a Cyber Security professional in the UK is around £43,711 per year.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

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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Hacker's King

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In the crowded world of cybersecurity tools, some powerful utilities fly under the radar, even though they offer exceptional value. You might be familiar with the big names, but are you aware of the lesser-known tools that could transform your Linux security strategy ? Curious to find out which tools you might be missing?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2019

With the right cybersecurity certifications, you can attain your goals seamlessly and in a fast way and speed up your career. Being a professional within the field, a curious person, or even someone that wishes to work in the field, there are a lot of cybersecurity certifications you need to consider in order to improve your skills.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 28, 2021

We’ll look at what blockchain technology is, how its development relates to cybersecurity, and the state of blockchain-based security solutions. For modern networks, the introduction of new endpoints – be it remote laptops for personnel or client IoT devices – is a roadblock being actively addressed. Block Armour.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

If you haven’t verified that internal Ray resources reside safely behind rigorous network security controls, run the Anyscale tools to locate exposed resources now. Subscribe The post ShadowRay Vulnerability: 6 Lessons for AI & Cybersecurity appeared first on eSecurity Planet. You can unsubscribe at any time.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

The tectonic shift of network security is gaining momentum, yet this transformation continues to lag far behind the accelerating pace of change in the operating environment. LW: In what ways are rules-driven cybersecurity solutions being supplanted by context-based solutions? We recently reconnected.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strongly advised public companies to improve their cybersecurity. However, after minimal corporate adoption of stronger cybersecurity, the SEC has drafted rules to require more formal cybersecurity reporting and disclosure. Also read: What is Cybersecurity Risk Management?

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks has issued critical advisories regarding two actively exploited vulnerabilities in their PAN-OS software, posing significant risks to organizations relying on the platform for network security.

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