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How to Maximize the Value of Penetration Tests

eSecurity Planet

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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Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Popular Smart Locks

Penetration Testing

Smart locks promise convenience and a futuristic feel, but recent research exposes a dark side to this technology. Kontrol and Elock locks, both utilizing firmware from the company Sciener, have been found riddled with... The post Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Popular Smart Locks appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Canada revisits decision to ban Flipper Zero

Malwarebytes

The Flipper Zero is a portable device that can be used in penetration testing with a focus on wireless devices and access control systems. Flipper Zero made headlines in October because versions running third-party firmware could be used to crash iPhones running iOS 17 (since resolved in iOS 17.2).

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Patch Management vs Vulnerability Management: What’s the Difference?

eSecurity Planet

Third-party vendor systems include Operating Systems (OS), firmware (software installed on hardware), and applications. Vulnerability management uses periodic, proactive testing to locate new vulnerabilities and continuously tracks older vulnerabilities. Many vulnerabilities, such as legacy tech, cannot be fixed using patches.

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Recent Tesla Hacks Highlight Importance of Protecting Connected Devices

eSecurity Planet

While Teslas aren’t the typical business IoT device, their connection to the internet makes them a cyber threat as much as your business’s other IoT technology. And IoT devices often don’t have the firmware to install antivirus software or other protective tools.

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How Hackers Use Reconnaissance – and How to Protect Against It

eSecurity Planet

Also read: Best Penetration Testing Tools. Top Open Source Penetration Testing Tools. Antivirus and EDR tools, SIEM systems (security information and event management), security vendors, software, hardware, firmware, and operating systems. What Data Do Hackers Collect? Financial data and intellectual property.

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The High-Stakes Game of Ensuring IoMT Device Security

SecureWorld News

Wearable technologies continuously monitor vital signs such as heart rate, while larger equipment like dialysis machines and ventilators operate tirelessly to support critical bodily functions. IoMT advances this technology by assisting healthcare providers in evaluating, treating, diagnosing, and monitoring patient health conditions.