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The Essential Guide to Radio Frequency Penetration Testing

Pen Test

Introduction Radio Frequency (RF) penetration testing, popularly referred to as RF pentesting, stands as a vital domain within ethical hacking. It has significantly impacted various industries, from telecommunications and healthcare to transportation and entertainment. Why is RF Pentesting Necessary?

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Kevin Mitnick, Hacker Turned Cybersecurity Leader, Dies at 59

eSecurity Planet

” Mitnick’s Rise to Infamy Mitnick initially used his knowledge of telecommunications to hack Digital Equipment Corporation at age 16, when he copied DEC’s operating system software. Kimberley is expecting the arrival of the couple’s first child later this year.”

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Guarding Against Solorigate TTPs

eSecurity Planet

Devices constructed with re-used or out-of-date software can pose an unnecessary risk to your network security. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) offers the concept of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) to address this problem. Also Read: Best Penetration Testing Software for 2021.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

The Global State of Information Security Survey 2017 suggests that companies should look into deploying threat detection tools and processes (including monitoring and analyzing security intelligence information), conducting vulnerability and threat assessments, penetration tests and security information, and event management (SIEM) tools.

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Weekly Vulnerability Recap – Sept. 25, 2023 – Flaws in Apple Devices, DevOps Tools and More

eSecurity Planet

Atlassian says these vulnerabilities were discovered via its bug bounty program, penetration testing procedures, and third-party scans. The problem: SentinelOne recently released research on a new threat actor, known as Sandman, that’s been targeting telecommunication providers.

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

eSecurity Planet

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work?

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Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs): A Fast Way to Secure IT

eSecurity Planet

For example, the credit card industry’s PCI DSS requirements force organizations to use vendors unaffiliated with implementing IT infrastructure to conduct penetration testing. Many organizations will use more than one MSP, and some compliance regulations even require multiple vendors. How Do MSPs Work?