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April 2023

Trustwave MDR and Penetration Testing Solutions Win Global InfoSec Awards

Trustwave was honored during Cyber Defense Magazine in the 11th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at the 2023 RSA Conference, taking home accolades for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Providers and was named the Market Leader in Penetration Testing.

The Ultimate API Penetration Testing Checklist

When was the last time your organization conducted an API security assessment? And did you have the framework and resources to do so? Now more than ever, companies need to know where their APIs are vulnerable to malicious actors. Check out the API Penetration Testing checklist, which outlines how to conduct an effective API security assessment for your organization.

Demystifying Security Validation Technologies: What You Need to Know About Pen Testing

You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it. When it comes to IT (and OT), security validation is the closest to predicting the future as you can get. This is the second post in our series “Demystifying Security Validation Technologies: What You Need to Know,” in which we break down a number of security validation methods available today, provide the strengths and weaknesses of each, and explain how each functions in different IT environments.

Network Penetration Testing Methodology

The vastness of the online realm offers endless possibilities for advancement in any industry. With just a few clicks, one can engage in commerce, establish a virtual hub for their services, leverage cloud technology, advertise on a massive scale, and so much more. However, we must also be cautious of its darker side - the looming risk of cyber attacks. Cyber attackers are always lurking, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Don't wait for them to pounce and cause you massive losses!

Penetration testing statistics, vulnerabilities and trends in 2023

The cyber-world is an ever-expanding network of digital systems and technologies that have revolutionized our lives and work. However, these advancements come with inherent vulnerabilities, making the cyber world an attractive target for cybercriminals. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the list of cyber threats continues to grow.

How to Interpret and Respond to Penetration Testing Results

A Penetration Test can provide you with a wealth of information about the security of your systems and how vulnerable they are to attack. The results of a penetration test can help you understand where your weaknesses are and what needs to be done to fix them. These results are reviewed from low to critical to give you a clear understanding of how severe the vulnerability is.

Why Penetration Tests Alone Are Not Enough - The Importance of Tracking and Resolving Issues

Penetration tests are crucial to any organization's cybersecurity strategy, but they're not the whole story. Without a way of tracking and resolving the issues uncovered in these tests, they become nothing more than a snapshot in time. In the same way that software defect systems help organizations track and manage bugs, it's essential to have a system in place for measuring and addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Whether deciding to fix the issue immediately or scheduling it for a future release, tracking and actioning findings is essential for staying ahead of potential threats.

Penetration Testing | Finding Skeletons Make You Stronger

Are you conducting regular penetration testing on your organization's security measures? If so, you might be missing out on a crucial step that could make you even stronger. In this video, cybersecurity expert Megan Brown shares her insights on why it's essential to proactively seek out and address any potential gaps in your security measures. As Megan explains, knowing where the bodies are - where the bones are buried - can help you identify areas of weakness and take action before they become a major issue. So why wait until it's too late?

Pen Testing: Passion or Profit?

In this video, we sit down with Jonathan Care, a renowned cybersecurity expert, to explore the question of whether or not money should be the primary motivation for pursuing a career in pen testing. Jonathan shares his insights on the importance of passion and the potential drawbacks of focusing solely on financial gain. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of money in the world of pen testing, and whether it should be a driving factor in your career decisions.