Definition: Penetration testing is a process in which a security professional simulates an attack on a network or computer system to evaluate its security—with the permission of that system’s owners.

Don Lupejkis is a Solution Architect with CDW’s InfoSec Security team. His passion is helping organizations on their journey to a more secure environment. Penetration testing is a vital starting point ...

Applications are prime targets for attackers, and breaches often start with a single vulnerability. Application penetration ...

Hackers relentlessly probe your organization's digital defenses, hunting for the slightest vulnerability to exploit. And while penetration testing serves as a valuable tool, there might be some areas ...

Meghan Gallagher is a Seattle-based freelance content writer and strategist. She has a B.S. in Marketing Management and a background in digital marketing for healthcare, nonprofit, and higher ...

Why quick fixes and flashy tools aren’t enough and why a strategic, continuous approach to security is essential to protect against AI-driven threats.

State and local governments that process credit card payments need to know how to conduct a PCI penetration test to remain compliant with the PCI DSS. For state and local governments that accept ...

"We have a problem here..." said the voice on the phone. Our customer hired us to test their computer systems for vulnerabilities…and we had just found a big one. Our testing had uncovered a serious ...

Tanya Candia is an international management expert, specializing in information security strategy and communication for public and private sector organizations for more than 25 years. For years, ...

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 ...

Eoin Keary Founder & CEO of Edgescan, an enterprise CTEM (Continuous Testing and Exposure Management platform) used by Fortune 500's. On the ever-evolving treadmill of cybersecurity, organizations ...

Pen testing report: IT budgets should focus on entire security stack Your email has been sent Cloud and infrastructure services the top focus for pen testing Most CISOs share pen tests with IT ASAP ...