Penetration testing, often referred to as “pen testing,” is a simulated cyber attack against an organization’s IT infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. This ...

If your job involves keeping applications or data secure, you know how important penetration testing can be in identifying potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities. But you may not know that classic ...

As technology advances, ensuring the security of computer systems, networks, and applications becomes increasingly critical. One of the ways in which security professionals can assess the security ...

Following on from our recent post about Pen testing for businesses, we wanted to talk a bit about the idea behind DIY pen testing. If you’re not familiar with the term – pen testing is short for ...

BackTrack 5, code named “Revolution”, the much awaited penetration testing framework, was released in May 2011. It is a major development over BackTrack4 R2. BackTrack 5 is said to be built from ...

PEN testing identifies critical vulnerabilities and drives focused remediation efforts. Cyber deception makes tests more realistic and reveals detection gaps. Deception techniques generate actionable ...

Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, is legally breaking into computers and devices to test an organization’s defenses. It’s among the most exciting IT jobs any person can be involved ...

Google "pen testing return on investment (ROI)" and you will find a lot of repetitive advice on how to best communicate the value of a pen-testing engagement. Evaluate the costs of noncompliance ...

If your organization is like many, annual penetration testing may be a regular part of your security protocols. After completing the yearly assessment, you receive and review your report and then ...

Web security is among the most pressing issues facing society today. Recently, hackers have wreaked havoc on unsuspecting individuals and major corporations alike. However, "white hat," or ethical ...