The primary reason you need to prepare for a penetration test is simple: the tests are time-boxed. Testers have a limited window to investigate and attempt to compromise as many systems as possible. By proactively hardening your environment, you reduce the low-hanging fruit, allowing the testers to go deeper and focus on the most critical […]
External penetration tests are one of the most common tests we perform. An external penetration test is often the starting point for any company that is trying to understand its risk. With numerous compliance regulations (PCI, GDPR, HIPAA, CMMC, etc) either requiring external penetration tests or “highly recommending” them, we get to perform a lot […]
A common theme for many of the External Penetration Tests that we perform is unnecessary attack surface exposed to the Internet. So what is your Internet attack surface? How do you reduce it? And why is this even important? These are all great questions and items worthy of a blog post, given how often we […]
AWS Security Assessment is equal parts art and science. Are you considering an AWS security assessment? Learn exactly what to expect from a professional AWS security assessment: from discovery to deliverables, executive reporting and recommendations for remediation. The need for strong, proactive security has never been greater. Whether you’re preparing for a compliance audit, building […]
Is your cloud secure? Discover the most common AWS security gaps we uncover during audits, including public resources, IAM misconfigurations, and more. AWS offers IT teams the ability to create new technology solutions quickly and easily. But with great power comes great responsibility, and unfortunately, security misconfigurations in AWS are far too common. We perform […]
If your organization runs critical workloads in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you know security compliance is non-negotiable. This Oracle Cloud Security Checklist can help you get ready for your next audit. Whether you’re preparing for a formal audit, aligning with compliance requirements, or just taking control of your cloud security posture, a proactive OCI security […]
