Let us start by defining Penetration Testing as a Service (also known as PTaaS) because there are several different definitions and variations being used throughout the industry. Some of the similarities include: This is where AT&T starts to differentiate itself from competitors. This next part we believe to be critical: There is a misconception about Penetration Testing as a Service, that it devalues the quality of testing.

People these days use mobile apps for everything from ordering groceries and medicines to paying loan EMIs and sending or receiving money. While it sounds convenient, users' private info, such as email, home address, bank details, etc., is always at risk of being stolen. Therefore, it becomes the duty of app development companies to take up stringent measures to ensure complete security for their users. And that's when penetration testing comes into the picture.

One of the lesser-known but extremely important roles the Trustwave Fusion portal, known as the Fusion Security Testing Suite (STS) plays is as a conduit for our clients when running a penetration testing program.

Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are both important practices that protect the network of a business. However, the two are very different from each other in the way they test the security and vulnerabilities of a network. Keep reading to learn more about the differences and how to decide whether one or both would best suit your needs.

CEOs, when it comes to your organization's security posture, you can never be too aggressive. And while there are many different security technologies and practices you can implement, penetration testing should be high on your list. Here's why penetration testing should be your favorite security tool.