Recently, we were asked by a client what VAPT meant. VAPT is an acronym for Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing. This is a broad term which can refer to many different types of security testing, so we’ll dig a bit deeper into different services that could be referred to as VAPT, with the goal of […]
In today’s blog, we will be discussing social engineering attacks in the age of COVID-19. Social Engineering is a popular vector for attackers and with the rise of remote work due to the pandemic, companies’ IT security departments need to be increasingly vigilant. As many of our readers are no doubt aware, social engineering attacks […]
So you just had a client tell you that you need to be PCI certified, what comes next? First, every situation is slightly different, so it’s always a good idea to jump on a quick call with someone who is familiar with PCI to discuss your options, what’s being required of you, and what the […]
In the spirit of Cyber Security Awareness Month, today we take a look back at useful tricks and tips to help improve your organization’s cyber security awareness. This year, with the pandemic and many employees working from home, cyber security awareness is paramount in keeping your company secure. Remember, you are only as secure as […]
A cyber security risk assessment can take many forms. In order to determine what sort of assessment is best suited, you first need to define your goals and work backwards to determine the type of assessment required. Today, we will discuss some of the different ways to assess cyber security risk . Below are common […]
Penetration testing, or pen testing, is essentially hiring a security expert to ethically hack into your organization’s network and tell you what vulnerabilities exist, how an attacker may use them against you, and what the level of risk associated with those vulnerabilities is. Penetration test is commonly shortened to pen test, and the two can […]
We get it. It can be tough to sell or rationalize a penetration test or one-time security service to senior management that may not be aware of the importance of security for your organization. You are constantly peppered with questions like “can’t we spend our security budget on a blinky box that will protect our […]
Exciting news! Triaxiom has officially become a CREST Accredited Member Company and is now accredited in the Penetration Testing discipline. Becoming CREST certified speaks to the level of expertise, quality, and professionalism that our engineers incorporate into each and every assessment. “CREST is pleased to welcome Triaxiom Security as an accredited member company. Triaxiom Security has been through […]
In this blog, we are going to take a look at the Haddon Matrix to see how it can be used to help us in information security. The Haddon Matrix does not come from the security space, or really IT at all, but rather it is a term used in Injury Prevention. It has since […]
This Saturday, September 26th, 2020 will be the first virtual (and completely free to attendees) BSides Charlotte event. Since it’s virtual, anyone can attend if you just go and register for the event. It’ll feature 2 free workshops (which are probably already sold out) and a secure coding competition put on by Secure Code Warrior. […]
