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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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 13, 2021

This is why more agile methods, penetration testing among them, have been getting increasing attention. So, let’s explore what penetration testing is, why businesses should engage with it and how they can do so to get the most impact. Penetration testing requires a significant amount of trust.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 28, 2020

With many organizations now planning their annual penetration tests ("pentest" for short), a change is needed in order to accommodate remote workers. It also begs what are you allowed to test versus what is now considered taboo considering end-users may be operating with their own personal equipment?

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 28, 2024

Organisations of all sizes rely heavily on new technology such as cloud, mobile, web applications, and APIs, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. Penetration testing, which involves simulating a cyberattack to identify vulnerabilities in a system, is a crucial element of any cybersecurity strategy.

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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 7, 2023

Penetration tests are simulated cyber attacks executed by white hat hackers on systems and networks. There are different types of penetration tests, methodologies and best practices that need to be followed for optimal results, and we’ll cover those here. However, they are also the most realistic tests.

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Penetration Testing

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Industrial environments are increasingly relying on wireless technologies to power critical operations.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Among the key findings: Widespread vulnerabilities: The OIG's passive assessment revealed critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in 97 drinking water systems serving more than 26.6 Invest in security technology: Utilize advanced security technologies to protect critical infrastructure and data. million people.

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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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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. It’s obviously a step to penetration testing, but it’s also helpful for architect, engineer, and analyst jobs.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous challenges when it comes to mitigating cyber risks. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The American Water cyber breach underscores the risk of cyber threats in various sectors traditionally seen as less vulnerable compared to industries like finance or healthcare. 7 How To Avoid Such Cyberattacks Utility companies, like American Water, face increasing risks from cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 24, 2025

In recognition of National Physicians Week 2025, the company is drawing attention to new industry data showing a sharp rise in cyberattacks on hospitals and clinicsincidents that have cost the healthcare sector millions and posed significant risks to patient safety and trust. million per incident?

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Penetration Testing

MAY 7, 2025

IGEL Technology has issued a critical security advisory for its Linux-based operating system, IGEL OS, warning users of The post Critical Privilege Escalation Flaw in IGEL OS Exposes Systems to Root Access Risks appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2023

Conduct regular penetration testing. Regular and thorough penetration testing is crucial for identifying vulnerabilities within trading systems. By using real-time antivirus scanning to detect and neutralize security risks as they enter the trading system, threats can be quickly identified and eliminated.

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NetSpi Executives

APRIL 24, 2025

Todays application security testing tools and technologies are built to facilitate this security-centric approach, but the term has taken on a new meaning compared to when it first entered the scene years ago. Early detection minimizes the risk of breaches, ensuring secure software is delivered faster.

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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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NetSpi Executives

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Balancing in-house and third-party penetration testing involves weighing control and customization against scalability and specialized skills. Outsourcing pentesting to a third-party provides access to expert talent, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, but may pose quality and dependency risks.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 8, 2024

May 8, 2024, CyberNewsWire — Security Risk Advisors (SRA) announces the launch of their OT/XIoT Detection Selection Workshop, a complimentary offering designed to assist organizations in selecting the most suitable operational technology (OT) and Extended Internet of Things (XIoT) security tools for their unique environments.

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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

AUGUST 7, 2023

LAS VEGAS — Penetration testing, traditionally, gave businesses a nice, pretty picture of their network security posture — at a given point in time. This self-service, self-directed, continuous infrastructure pentesting approach allows organization to discover their exploitable attack surfaces and reduced their risk.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 21, 2024

In the interconnected realm of modern technology, where devices ranging from NAS systems to next-gen routers and headless home servers become the backbone of our digital lives, the software that powers them is of... The post CVE-2024-22416: Exposing pyLoad’s High-Risk CSRF Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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Joseph Steinberg

JANUARY 18, 2024

Securing Success: The Crucial Role of a Cybersecurity Specialist in a Growing Business Human society is increasingly dependent on computer systems and the data housed and utilized within IT (information technology) infrastructure. In none of the aforementioned three cases would any rational person try to “wing it” alone.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

These are not uncommon risks. The devices themselves can’t be secured, but that doesn’t mean we can’t use basic IT techniques to reduce our security risks. However, before we dig into the technologies, let’s first examine why we need them. A hard-wired partner realizes a similar isolation, but uses different technology.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 12, 2018

For years, potential creditors have judged the relative risk of extending credit to consumers based in part on the applicant’s credit score — the most widely used being the score developed by FICO , previously known as Fair Isaac Corporation. Data accidentally released by FICO about the Cyber Risk Score for ExxonMobil.

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Veracode Security

JUNE 3, 2024

Many AI driven technologies have access to vast data sources and access to functions that assist users. Veracode can help identify, analyze, and reduce risks associated with your AI while meeting compliance with a manual penetration test (MPT). Here's what you need to know about strengthening AI chatbot defenses.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

By definition, a supply chain is the network of all the individuals, organizations, resources, activities and technology involved in the creation and sale of a product. An organization's security posture is its readiness and ability to identify, respond to and recover from security threats and risks. Look at best practices.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 17, 2025

The post OneDrive Shock: User Loses 30 Years of Photos After Account Suspension, Highlighting Cloud Backup Risks appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 4, 2022

The same types of security risks impact businesses, whatever their size. They are often unaware of the risks they take on, which can include hacking, fraud, phishing, and more. It’s really about finding the easiest target to penetrate or a low-hanging fruit. Related: Using employees as human sensors.

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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

MARCH 25, 2025

The 2024 Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, explains how Security operations technology and services defend IT/OT systems, cloud workloads, applications and other digital assets from attack by identifying threats, vulnerability and exposures. Contact NetSPI Ready to identify, analyze, and mitigate your security risks?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For years, penetration testing has played an important role in regulatory compliance and audit requirements for security organizations. However, a longtime challenge with pentesting has been the “point-in-time” nature of the tests. Continuous pentesting. Security vendor consolidation.

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NetSpi Executives

MAY 28, 2025

TL;DR Switching penetration testing vendors is appealing when it comes to gaining fresh perspectives, but maintaining a long-term partnership with a trusted provider offers significant advantages. Familiarity with your environment leads to greater efficiency, faster results, and a deeper focus on critical risks.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 20, 2025

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Penetration Testing

APRIL 6, 2025

A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Dell Technologies PowerProtect Data Domain systems, posing a risk of unauthorized system compromise. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-29987, exists within Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) versions prior to 8.3.0.15.

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Penetration Testing

MAY 3, 2025

Department of Justices antitrust trial against Google, Mozillas Chief Financial Officer, Eric Muhlheim, testified that The post Mozilla Warns Firefox Future at Risk in Google Antitrust Case appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity. During the U.S.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 4, 2025

PEN-200: Penetration Testing Certification with Kali Linux | OffSec During theCourse One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. Understand the Real-World Impact of Each Technique The PEN-200 course provides a thorough and comprehensive foundation in penetration testing.

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