The question of whether to do a vulnerability assessment versus a penetration test will probably come up as you look at your security testing plans. Some folks have a strong preference of one over the other, but both are valid if used appropriately and in the right situation. Deciding which to use is pretty straight forward. Let’s just jump into it. Vulnerability Assessment … Read More
Prepare Your Security Testing Program
Most of us would agree that planning ahead beats reacting to developing and unexpected situations. The nice thing about security testing is that it isn’t hard to plan for. Even if you aren’t able to schedule a test right now, you can start preparing for when one is needed. Let’s take a look at a few things you can do right … Read More
Security Testing Blog Post and Video Series
Planning for Security Testing Security testing is critical component of a security program and needs to be done on a regular basis. However, I’ve noticed that how companies use security testing varies wildly. Some companies have their testing integrated into their plans for the year. Their tests are scheduled in advance and they know what needs to be focused on. … Read More