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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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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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

Protection via training, education Defending against these evolving threats requires more than just technology it demands well-trained personnel at all levels. eWPTX – a highly respected certification that is 100% practical and validates the advanced skills necessary to conduct in-depth penetration tests on modern web applications.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

Acme has heard angry complaints about these problems, and now pays a lot for penetration testing. With automation, you formalize the work and share the information across all these different people, but that doesnt mean you can just use technology. They get lots of ugly findings when they think theyre ready to ship.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As the founder and primary maintainer of REMnux, Lenny Zeltser likes to say: REMnux is for malware analysis as Kali is for penetration testing. The post REMnux: The Linux Toolkit for Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis appeared first on eSecurityPlanet. Those are some compelling reasons to try it.

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 28, 2024

This team consisted of approximately ten full-time engineers. While not... The post Google lays off its Python team appeared first on Penetration Testing. Sources within Google reveal that the company had already laid off a team responsible for maintaining a stable version of Python several days ago.

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Penetration Testing

MARCH 9, 2024

This group epitomizes the potent intersection of social engineering prowess and rapid technology... The post Muddled Libra Threat Group: A Formidable Threat to the Modern Enterprise appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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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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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Related: How AI is transforming DevOps The constant evolution of technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated cyber threats pose significant challenges to organizations of all sizes and industries. This lack of knowledge makes them susceptible to phishing attacks, social engineering, and other cyber threats.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 2, 2025

Introduction Throughout this series, Ive shared practical advice for PEN-200: Penetration Testing with Kali Linux students seeking to maximize the professional, educational, and financial value of pursuing the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification. Use these insights to shape a focused study plan.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the realm of industrial automation, the ioLogik E1200 Series has emerged as a beacon of versatility and convenience, bridging the communication gap between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) engineers.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 9, 2025

satellite communications technologies, among other malicious activities. The company banned a small network of accounts linked to “VAGue Focus,” a likely China-origin operation blending social engineering and influence tactics. The group used the tool to develop Windows malware and establish a stealthy C2 infrastructure. and Europe.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 19, 2024

Today, Ollmann is the CTO of IOActive , a Seattle-based cybersecurity firm specializing in full-stack vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security consulting. LW: In what noteworthy ways have legacy technologies evolved? We recently reconnected. Here’s what we discussed, edited for clarity and length?

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

Penetration Testing Frameworks: Frameworks like Metasploit simulate real-world attacks to identify security weaknesses. Encryption Technologies: Encryption protects data confidentiality and integrity, but attackers also use it to conceal malware, establish encrypted communication channels, and secure stolen data.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 5, 2025

Related Posts: ME Analyzer: Intel Engine Firmware Analysis Tool CSE CybSec ZLAB releases Malware Analysis Report: Dark Caracal APT 10,000 WordPress Websites Compromised to Deliver macOS and Windows Malware Rate this post Found this helpful? Bypasses common detection tools, especially if custom GUIDs and stealthy deployment are used. “

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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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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

I spoke with Token CEO John Gunn and his engineering VP Evan K. Verimatrix CEO Asaf Ashkenazi described for me how his company is leveraging technologies perfected by the entertainment industry to protect mobile apps. about the role of advanced wearable authentication devices, going forward.

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Pen Test Partners

MAY 21, 2025

Background When conducting security assessments in OT / ICS environments, we often recommend a bespoke and blended approach that combines aspects of consultancy and penetration testing. My colleague Andrew recently published a blog post on this topic , its worth a read.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 12, 2022

With a year-on-year increase of over 161% , malicious usage of cracked versions of Cobalt Strike (a legitimate penetration test tool) is skyrocketing. Developed in 2012 to give pen testers and red teams the capability to conduct hard-to-spot test attacks, Cobalt Strike is designed to be dynamic and evasive.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

The engine is quite slow right now, but it has analysed several recent Samples. I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computer security from University of Bologna. I do have experience on security testing since I have been performing penetration testing on several US electronic voting systems.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 18, 2024

In 2024, cybersecurity and software engineering stand as two of the most critical fields shaping the tech industry. With technology advancing rapidly, both professions are highly sought after, yet cybersecurity has seen a massive surge in importance due to the increasing number of cyber threats.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

Verimatrix CEO Asaf Ashkenazi described for me how his company is leveraging technologies perfected by the entertainment industry to protect mobile apps. about the role of advanced wearable authentication devices, going forward. Leveraging threat intelligence at the platform level, or course, remains vital, as well.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 18, 2022

Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. You can combine premium products and open-source tools to conduct penetration tests, and security frameworks and scanners can collect data and monitor the targeted network. What Data Do Hackers Collect?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computer security from University of Bologna. During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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Penetration Testing

JULY 31, 2024

Recently, the well-known online community Reddit has banned all search engines except Google, allowing only Google to continue indexing Reddit’s content.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 25, 2019

So let’s say I do have a personal Malware stream and I do have a personal engine who is able to perform basic static analysis (by comparing YARA rules) over and over again on a given Malware stream, so why don’t write specific signature for APTs and manually check every single output to see for false positives or real APTs?

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2018

Today I’d like to share the following reverse engineering path since it ended up to be more complex respect what I thought. The first thought that you might have as an experienced malware reverse engineer would be: “Ok, another bytecode reversing night, easy. Have we had technology two years ago to detect such a threat?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Security information and event management (SIEM) technology provides foundational support for threat detection. While a properly configured SIEM can provide effective threat protection, misuse of SIEM technology can increase costs and undermine security. Modern SIEM technologies have expanded this original scope in many directions.

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NopSec

AUGUST 9, 2022

Once you’ve started a vulnerability scanning system , you may want to take the next step in identifying vulnerabilities: penetration testing, commonly referred to as pentesting. The Basics of Penetration Testing Pentesting can be as broad or narrow as the client wishes. This more closely simulates an actual cyber attack.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cloud security consists of all the technologies and processes that ensure an organization’s cloud infrastructure is protected against internal and external cybersecurity threats. What are the results of the provider’s most recent penetration tests? What is cloud security? Understand your shared responsibility model.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

8, 2024 – Diversified , a leading global technology solutions provider, today announced a partnership and trio of solutions with GroCyber. About Diversified : At Diversified, we leverage the best in technology and ongoing advisory services to transform businesses. Kenilworth, NJ, Feb. Vulnerability management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The event will also witness a host of demos and sessions from top cybersecurity experts who will be ready to offer a knowledge share on topics such as Blockchain Technology’s usage in security field, adversary emulation, cloud assessment, mobile malware, penetration testing, Red Teaming, Threat Hunting, Social Engineering and Web Apps.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

One issue with traditional penetration tests is that they are point-in-time, typically performed only once or twice a year. Another issue with traditional penetration tests is that they are time-bound. The penetration tester gives it their ‘best effort’ for that given time. CAST addresses both these shortcomings.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Blue teams consist of security analysts, network engineers and system administrators. A red team’s activity can extend beyond cybersecurity attacks and vulnerability scanning to include phishing , social engineering , and physical compromise campaigns lasting weeks or more.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 21, 2025

Resource Allocation: Determine the necessary resources, including personnel, budget, and technology investments, to implement the remediation tasks. Phishing and Social Engineering: Train employees on how to identify and report phishing attempts and other forms of social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

What’s more, the automated compliance and security software market is likely to benefit from slow growth or even a recession, as the technology can be a way to streamline operations and lower costs. It provides not only advanced compliance automation, but there is also integrated auditing and penetration testing.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

I do have a MD in computer engineering and a PhD on computer security from University of Bologna. During my PhD program I worked for US Government (@ National Institute of Standards and Technology, Security Division) where I did intensive researches in Malware evasion techniques and penetration testing of electronic voting systems.

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