Penetration Testing

MARCH 7, 2024

A recently patched vulnerability (CVE-2024-2044) in pgAdmin, the widely-used PostgreSQL administration tool, highlights the ever-present risks of unsafe data deserialization and insufficient input validation.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A patched vulnerability within Apple’s Shortcuts automation framework presents a substantial risk to macOS and iOS devices.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Zyxel’s recent security advisory spotlights multiple vulnerabilities present in select firewall and access point models. Failure to take immediate action could leave these devices open to severe security risks.

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Penetration Testing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This vulnerability, classified with an “important” severity rating, presents a severe risk to organizations relying on Ambari for their... The post Apache Ambari: Urgent Action Needed to Address CVE-2023-50379 Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Penetration Testing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In a digital landscape increasingly dotted with sophisticated surveillance solutions, the discovery of a critical vulnerability in QNAP’s VioStor Network Video Recorder (NVR) devices serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present cybersecurity risks....

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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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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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NopSec

JULY 3, 2017

Now, before we proceed, let’s clarify the definition of penetration testing first, and how it’s different from a vulnerability scan. Vulnerability Scan – Automated means of identifying vulnerabilities present on a set of predefined assets, intended to identify areas of potential risk and overall patching posture.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Penetration testing is a critically important cybersecurity practice, but one that many organizations lack the on-staff skills to do themselves. Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs.

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NopSec

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Understanding how to effectively evaluate and select a penetration testing vendor can be a challenging exercise. Frequently the problem comes down to an inaccurate or misaligned definition of “penetration testing services”. What’s the difference between a penetration test and vulnerability scan?

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NopSec

JUNE 28, 2017

The car question is very much akin to asking “How much does a great penetration test cost ?” One man’s great penetration test is another man’s disaster. A quick search on Google for “great penetration test” yields 1,130,000 results. What’s your definition of a “great” penetration test?

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NopSec

OCTOBER 4, 2013

At NopSec, we understand security-related processes and the risks associated with electronic protected health information (ePHI). The following post describes a recent penetration testing engagement that helped one of our customers address serious security vulnerabilities in an embedded medical device.

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NopSec

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

requires the use of a test of wireless access points in an organization’s cardholder environment on a quarterly basis. This is to ensure that rogue wireless networks are not present. 11.3 – Implement a Methodology for Penetration Testing This requirement states the establishment of a penetration testing methodology.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) present limitless possibilities for enhancing business processes, but they also expand the potential for malicious actors to exploit security risks. Learn about our AI/ML Penetration Testing or contact us for a consultation.

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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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Centraleyes

APRIL 18, 2024

Evidence in auditing transforms the abstract notion of security into a tangible reality that can be confidently presented to the world. Risk Management Assessment: Through evidence collection, auditors assess an organization’s risk management processes, ensuring they are proactive, comprehensive, and aligned with its risk appetite.

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Zigrin Security

AUGUST 9, 2023

Penetration testing is how you find out, but with three main types, black-box, grey-box, and white-box, how do you choose? Penetration tests can sound intimidating, but it’s one of the best ways to identify vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. black-box penetration testing is for you! Thrill seekers!

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Cytelligence

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In response to this alarming incident, CYPFER, a renowned cybersecurity firm, has emerged as a leading expert in addressing and mitigating such risks. Organizations that have implemented ChatGPT as part of their systems and processes may face significant risks to their confidential information.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2023

Penetration testing is a critical cybersecurity and compliance tool today, but it's also highly misunderstood. First, pen tests have materially changed in the last couple of years, and many CIOs and CISOs still think of pen tests the way they used to be. What are the risks that they are worried about the most?"

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 22, 2023

At least 30 percent of these web apps—over 3,000 assets—have at least one exploitable or high risk vulnerability. High-profile data breaches frequently make headlines, so the risks associated with PII exposure are well-publicized. Focusing on these maximizes risk reduction while minimizing remediation workload.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

From data breaches to sophisticated cyberattacks, enterprises are continuously at risk from a vast spectrum of potential cyber threats from malicious actors. This is where developing a hyper-specific Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework becomes essential. This is where risk assessment tools and frameworks come into play.

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NetSpi Executives

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) present limitless possibilities for enhancing business processes, but they also expand the potential for malicious actors to exploit security risks. Learn about our AI/ML Penetration Testing or contact us for a consultation.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The prospect of new products, audiences, territories, and competition presents an abundance of opportunities for businesses to thrive, but it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Going global or even expanding your operations further afield in your geography introduces a host of new digital risks.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 8, 2022

At the same time, however, your virtual graffiti efforts have allowed us to learn quite a bit about the vulnerabilities present in our computer systems – and we are applying that knowledge now to fortify our defenses, starting, of course, with systems far more important to us than the websites that you chose to deface.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2021

One of the files is a new strain of ransomware, eight files are open-source penetration testing and exploitation tools which refers to as FiveHands, and the files are associated with the SombRAT RAT. The MAR includes suggested response actions and recommended mitigation techniques, to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 30, 2023

My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns. Leveraging threat intelligence at the platform level, or course, remains vital, as well.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2023

My Fireside Chat podcasts to come will get into their insights about reducing the risk of access manipulation by continuously and comprehensively monitoring access patterns. 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

JUNE 30, 2023

An external vulnerability scan involves simulating attacks on your external-facing systems to identify potential weaknesses that malicious hackers could exploit, similar to an automated penetration test. Also read: Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing: An Important Difference What Are Internal Vulnerability Scans?

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 15, 2021

As companies interact more digitally with customers and end-users, their attack surface increases, presenting more opportunities for would-be attackers. Proactively assess and address security risks and identify required risk mitigation via a secure development lifecycle approach. We’d love to hear what you think.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

The initial result of diversifying into the product space is CAST, which stands for Continuous Attack Surface Testing and is the focus of this review. First and foremost, CAST is unlike all the other ASM products we’ve tested. Another issue with traditional penetration tests is that they are time-bound.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This and many other vulnerabilities pose a significant risk, as they not only permit unauthorized access to individual devices but also enable hackers to infiltrate huge hospital networks and cause mass disruption through malicious software. Vulnerabilities in medical devices present significant risks, expanding the potential for breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Rising Internet of Things (IoT) and remote health care adoption mean there’s a higher risk attackers could use one seemingly insignificant entry point to gain critical information. This trend presents a valuable opportunity for hackers if there’s no in-transit encryption. Penetration Test Regularly.

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BH Consulting

JUNE 2, 2022

Our highly skilled team help clients understand risks, identify vulnerabilities and deliver critical cybersecurity and data protection solutions to their organisations. Communicating the results of the above tests – via the production of high quality reports, executive summaries and board-level presentations. VISA holders only.

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Hacker Combat

JUNE 10, 2022

Recently, Modzero, a Swiss- and German-based security firm that conducts penetration tests, and risk assessments for companies and government agencies, discovered vulnerabilities in its Owl’s tools. The organization stated that since the PIN issue was risk-free, anybody could access meeting settings.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. Penetration testing ” or “pen testing,” is a method of attempting to break into an IT device. Many organizations will hire good guy hackers, also called “white hats”, to test the security of their IT devices.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Few things pose as much risk as an attack aimed at your website. Web applications are what create, present, modify, and store data. 5) Take the time to test your security. When you think you’re safe, it’s time to test that theory with penetration testing. 2) Make updating your software a habit.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2021

As a nod to security, nominal static analysis and maybe a bit of penetration testing gets done just prior to meeting a tight deployment deadline. After that, it comes down to slipping in a round of eleventh-hour inspections: static analyses, and perhaps a bit of penetration testing just prior to meeting a deployment deadline.

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