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China-Backed Hackers Escalate Cyber Campaigns, Targeting Operational Technology

Penetration Testing

A comprehensive report from ReliaQuest Threat Research reveals a concerning trend in China-linked cyberattacks: a sustained focus on compromising Operational Technology (OT) environments within critical infrastructure sectors.

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Mastering NIST Penetration Testing: Your Essential Guide to Robust Cybersecurity

Security Boulevard

Organizations face an ongoing battle against cyber threats; penetration testing is a powerful weapon to avoid these risks.

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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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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

Penetration tests are vital components of vulnerability management programs. In these tests, white hat hackers try to find and exploit vulnerabilities in your systems to help you stay one step ahead of cyberattackers. Here we’ll discuss penetration testing types, methods, and determining which tests to run.

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Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Testing

eSecurity Planet

Many cybersecurity audits now ask whether penetration testing is conducted and how vulnerabilities are detected and tracked. These questions ask IT teams to consider how frequently security is tested from the outside via penetration testing and from the inside via vulnerability testing. File servers.

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From Penetration Testing to AppSec/DevSecOps: A Guide to Staying Ahead of the Curve

Security Boulevard

Introduction As technology continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, the importance of secure software development cannot be overstated. Penetration testing has been a crucial component of AppSec for years, but with the rise of DevSecOps, traditional security practices are no longer sufficient.

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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide & Steps

eSecurity Planet

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.