We have clients reaching out for a penetration test with a myriad of different drivers for needing to complete the assessment. Sometimes, clients know what they need and why they need it. Other times, they are looking for coaching as to what they should get done and what that particular test will achieve. Today, we […]
For those of you who aren’t familiar, the FBI and Apple have been at odds for some time. It started back in 2016 when the FBI used the tragedy in San Bernardino to try to convince Apple to make it so that the FBI can break into Apple devices if such an incident were to […]
A common question we’ve run into over the past several months when scoping out API penetration tests is surrounding the API documentation. Specifically, the API endpoint/function definitions that list all of the available functions within a target API and the required request parameters used to interact with that function. These documents will also usually include […]
Let’s cut straight to the chase. In this blog, we are going to look at two VPN best practices to make sure you are secure in your use of these network tools. Your VPN is the gateway to your internal network, allowing anyone on the Internet who is able to authenticate to directly access your […]
The prevalence of security incidents and hacking continues to increase, as financially-motivated attackers continue to target businesses with everything from social engineering attacks to data harvesting. Small-to-Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) remain easy targets due to the ease with which adversaries can launch attacks. These organizations are fighting an uphill battle when trying to protect themselves, as […]
One of the common questions that comes up when we are talking to potential clients is whether they need to do some PCI consulting before a PCI Audit to help them prepare. The short answer is no. There is no requirement for you to undergo any type of consulting or pre-assessment before a QSA on-site […]
Many of our clients come to us when a client or third-party vendor requires a penetration test, and they have to provide proof to them that they have completed a penetration test. The conversation ranges from “I have no idea where to start” to “what the heck is a penetration test” to “we currently conduct […]
Security Awareness Training is one of the key ways to help protect your organization from social engineering attacks and help increase the level of security with which your employees operate. This training can be a great time to convey security-related information to your employees that not only helps to protect your organization, but also help […]
When clients are trying to get PCI compliant, Triaxiom has two primary offerings that can help them. First, we offer a PCI Gap Analysis where we will come in, identify the scope of your environment and take an interview-based approach to identifying any gaps in your compliance and strategies to close those gaps. Alternatively, Triaxiom […]
In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss what can go wrong during a web application penetration test and some strategies that can help you and your testing team avoid running into these issues. Any type of penetration test is an exercise in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in a target, just like an attacker would. In […]
