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When will organizations take cyber security seriously? MGM social engineering attack is the latest repetitive display of how easy attackers gain access.
The statistics already show Social Engineering is a very effective tactic used against even the most secure organizations to gain access into the inside. But why is this still happening, especially to a large casino like MGM? Are security awareness programs for employees ineffective? Or just not being used and facilitated properly? Let’s talk about…
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The Importance of Penetration Testing: Safeguarding Your Digital Assets
Introduction: In an era dominated by technological advancements and digital innovation, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. One crucial aspect of ensuring the safety and integrity of your digital assets is penetration testing. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of penetration testing, exploring how it safeguards your organization…
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Gimmick or Not? : Pen-Test as a Service
“Pentest-as-a-Service” (PaaS), which is a type of security testing service that has gained popularity in recent years. While PaaS can be an effective way to test the security of an organization’s digital assets, there are several reasons why it may not always be effective. Is Pen-Test as a Service the latest gimmick or not? We…
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How to minimize ongoing threats with Penetration Testing
In today’s tech-enabled landscape, cybersecurity is a significant concern for businesses and organizations of all sizes. As businesses become more reliant on emerging technology, they are also increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Penetration testing is a powerful tool that can help minimize ongoing threats and protect businesses from cyber attacks. In this blog post, we’ll…
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Penetration Testing: Focus On Your Threat Surface
In today’s digital age, cyber attacks are a growing threat to both organizations and individuals. As technology continues to advance, the tactics and techniques used by hackers also evolve. Penetration testing, also known as pen-testing, is a proactive approach to identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in a system before a hacker can exploit them. One important…
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4 things a Black Hat Pen-Test will show you
A Black Hat Pen-Test will show you if a hacker can break into your organization, but does it fall short? The answer is; it depends on who is doing the Black Hat Pen-Test and how they do it. Methodology is important in pen-testing, it will show you how the pen-test firm will conduct the penetration…
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A penetration test report should show you this
At the end of your penetration test, you should have a clear understanding of real ways a threat actor may utilize to gain access into systems and data within your organization. If not, and you received a long list of vulnerabilities without a clear understanding of which is exploitable, that is pretty much a vulnerability-scan.…
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Remediation testing after a pen-test, what to expect.
There are many misconceptions on remediation testing so I’ll explain what to expect when performing a remediation test after a pen test. A remediation test may be extra and not included within the cost of the initial pen test, these are some questions you will want to ask when receiving a penetration test quote. Is…
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Why you need a ransomware penetration test
Recently in the news, you can’t escape hearing about another company getting attacked by ransomware. Why is this happening? Aren’t these companies large enough to have a portfolio of security products and services available to protect them? That’s the key, there is no amount of money that can stop There are many reasons why this…
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Can you stop phishing attacks completely?
I have heard this question asked a few different times and a few variations. The answer is no, but read below for some ways you can stop phishing attacks. Is there a product I can get to stop emails coming from my CEO about gift cards? Is there any way that you can stop hackers…
