Unfortunately the age old adage “you get what you pay for” has never been more true than in the penetration testing industry. We often hear from potential clients that are seeking a new penetration testing partner because they had previously gone with the cheapest quote and are now “paying the price” (pun intended). A response we […]
Perhaps an employee in your organization finds out that he or she is about to be fired and goes on a hacking spree. Or maybe Sally from accounting (sorry Sally) is always clicking on links that she receives in emails and you want to determine the risk to your network associated with that. An internal […]
One of the biggest gaps I see in information security is that organization’s spend the majority of their budget on securing the perimeter of their network, and fail to consider the impact of social engineering. Think about it, how much has your organization spent on a firewall? Do you have an IPS? How about a […]
One of our key differentiators as an organization is that we’re a “Security Pure Play.” This simply means that we do not enter into exclusive partnerships with other software/hardware vendors to recommend their solution, and our core focus is only on information security services. We strive to elevate your security without forcing particular software/hardware on […]
As a small business ourselves, this is a question we can really relate to. Do you really need all this penetration testing? And even if I recognize it is important, can I even afford it? The fact is, as a small business, and especially as a startup, every single dollar is accounted for. Every dollar that is […]
Crazy variations in pricing between companies is one of the most common complaints we hear from clients comparing penetration testing quotes. This isn’t a new problem for the services industry as a whole, but it can be frustrating. Especially when you’re trying to compare services that are more technical in nature. Information security consulting engagements […]
Let’s remove some of the mystery behind how web application penetration tests are priced. One of our core tenets is honesty and transparency, so if we can clarify the process of scoping out a penetration test and help you understand how much a web application penetration is going to cost, it may make you more […]
Knowing the difference between a penetration test and vulnerability scan is critical to optimizing your resources and making sure you are taking the necessary steps to reach compliance, secure your network, and determine your level of risk. Penetration tests are far more expensive and may be more than you need, while vulnerability scans, while cheap, […]
DFARS compliance can be an intimidating goal for an organization. Figuring out where to start, what is required, and how much it’s going to cost to assess DFARS compliance are just a few of the things that companies are trying to understand. We’ve explored the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in another post already, […]
