Penetration testing is one of the most robust security testing tools within any cybersecurity program. When implemented effectively, the four phases of penetration testing will help identify gaps in your IT security and bolster your cyberdefenses. Read on to learn more about the penetration testing phases. (more…)

Penetration testing is an advanced cybersecurity method that is especially useful in complex environments, such as those that make heavy use of cloud computing. In these cases, cloud pen testing is often required. But even when it’s not mandated, regular penetration testing is considered a best practice for cyber hygiene. (more…)

Some regulatory frameworks explicitly require penetration testing from eligible parties. But even those that don’t require it outright may still have other mandates that would be met or exceeded efficiently by conducting penetration testing. Thus, penetration assessments are critical for your security infrastructure. (more…)

For organizations looking to begin penetration testing, two available options include online (automated) and offline (manual) tests. While automating allows for more frequent and faster testing, manual testing has its own unique benefits in the form of customization and trust. (more…)

If you’re considering options for pen-testing tools, open-source and managed solutions are probably amongst your top choices. Of course, there are numerous pros and cons for each, and, in some cases, there are instances that are better suited for one or the other. However, most organizations will derive more substantial benefits from using professional, managed solutions.   (more…)

Penetration testing, also known as pen-testing, makes it easy to uncover exploitable vulnerabilities and other flaws in your network security. But with new threats emerging on a daily basis, some are left wondering: is penetration testing compulsory for my business? If so, what are the requirements for maintaining compliance? For some compliance frameworks, such as the PCI DSS, pen-testing is required. For others, it’s strongly advised. (more…)

Penetration testing is a widely-adopted, effective tool for assessing security gaps in any organization’s IT infrastructure. It involves conducting a vulnerability assessment of your IT infrastructure by “ethically hacking” systems, networks, or applications, emulating an attack to project how a real hacker would operate. When implemented using an infrastructure penetration testing checklist, or through a managed security services provider, pentesting will mitigate cybersecurity threats and help to ensure that a real attack can’t compromise your data. (more…)

Financial technology (Fintech) providers help financial services organizations grow their business and create fast, convenient, and integrated capabilities. Web applications and customer portals are a few ways fintechs enhance the financial services experience. With convenience, however, comes responsibility for securing sensitive data and digital transactions. To this end, your firewall provides the first line of cyberdefenses. Read on to review a comprehensive firewall audit checklist for fintechs. (more…)

The trend toward mobile, web and cloud-based solutions for online communications and other technologies predates the COVID-19 pandemic and the new, distanced normal. But this trend has only sped up in the past year, and it shows no signs of slowing down in the future. In this context, application security is critical to overall cybersecurity. (more…)

It’s essential for businesses in the healthcare industry to integrate protections from the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) into all elements of their practices. Critically, businesses need to strengthen their cyberdefenses against the ever-increasing cybercrime threats that can victimize protected health information (PHI). One sound, innovative approach to shoring up cybersecurity efforts is penetration testing.

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