Tag: penetration-testing
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Zero Trust World: Using a rubber ducky for pentesting
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TÜV Rheinland bietet Pentests für Unternehmen an
Tags: penetration-testingMit dem neuen Onlineshop für Penetrationstests erleichtert TÜV Rheinland Unternehmen den Zugang zu professionellen Sicherheitsüberprüfungen ihrer IT- und OT-Systeme. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/tuev-rheinland-bietet-pentests-fuer-unternehmen-an/a39839/
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Cybercriminals Exploit Pyramid Pentesting Tool for Covert C2 Communications
Cybersecurity analysts have identified that hackers are leveraging the open-source Pyramid pentesting tool to establish stealthy command-and-control (C2) communications. Originally designed as a post-exploitation framework for penetration testers, Pyramid has become an attractive option for malicious actors due to its ability to evade detection by endpoint security tools. The tool, first released on GitHub in…
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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SysReptor: Open-source penetration testing reporting platform
SysReptor is a customizable open-source penetration testing reporting platform built for pentesters, red teamers, and cybersecurity professionals. You can optimize your … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/12/sysreptor-open-source-penetration-testing-reporting-platform/
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What Is Penetration Testing? Complete Guide Steps
Penetration testing evaluates the security of a computer system or network. Learn more about penetesting now. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/penetration-testing/
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Penetration Testers Arrested During Approved Physical Penetration Testing
Tags: access, breach, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, office, penetration-testingA routine physical penetration test conducted by cybersecurity professionals took an unexpected turn when armed police officers arrested two security experts during a simulated breach of a corporate office in Malta. Physical penetration testing is a critical component of cybersecurity assessments. It evaluates not only technical defenses but also physical access controls and human response…
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Autonomous LLMs Reshaping Pen Testing: Real-World AD Breaches and the Future of Cybersecurity
Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming penetration testing (pen testing), leveraging their advanced reasoning and automation capabilities to simulate sophisticated cyberattacks. Recent research demonstrates how autonomous LLM-driven systems can effectively perform assumed breach simulations in enterprise environments, particularly targeting Microsoft Active Directory (AD) networks. These advancements mark a significant departure from traditional pen testing methods,…
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CIOs and CISOs grapple with DORA: Key challenges, compliance complexities
Tags: access, automation, banking, business, cio, ciso, communications, compliance, control, country, cyber, cybersecurity, data, dora, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, jobs, law, monitoring, network, nis-2, penetration-testing, privacy, regulation, resilience, risk, risk-management, service, skills, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, training, vulnerabilityIn force since January, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has required considerable effort from CIOs and CISOs at 20 types of financial entities to achieve compliance. For many, the journey is not complete.”In the past months, financial entities targeted by DORA have been busy internally defining roles and responsibilities related to ICT security, identifying…
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Astra, Invary Raise Millions for AI-Powered Pentesting, Runtime Security
Astra Security and Invary have received new funding to fuel development of their vulnerability scanning and runtime security solutions. The post Astra, Invary Raise Millions for AI-Powered Pentesting, Runtime Security appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/astra-invary-raise-millions-for-ai-powered-pentesting-runtime-security/
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What 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You
Tags: access, application-security, authentication, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, encryption, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, incident response, insurance, law, mfa, monitoring, nist, office, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-analysis, service, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerabilityWhat 2025 HIPAA Changes Mean to You madhav Tue, 02/04/2025 – 04:49 Thales comprehensive Data Security Platform helps you be compliant with 2025 HIPAA changes. You are going about your normal day, following routine process at your healthcare organization, following the same business process you’ve followed for the last twelve years. You expect Personal Health…
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How Automated Pentest Tools Revolutionize Email Cybersecurity
Learn how automated pentest tools help improve email security, protect against cyber threats, and strengthen your organization’s overall cybersecurity posture. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/how-automated-pentest-tools-revolutionize-email-cybersecurity/
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Top 8 Penetration Testing Tools to Enhance Your Security
Penetration testing is vital in keeping an organization’s digital assets secure. Here are the top picks among the latest pen testing tools and software. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/best-penetration-testing-tools/
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US takes aim at healthcare cybersecurity with proposed HIPAA changes
Tags: access, authentication, best-practice, breach, compliance, control, csf, cyber, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, dora, encryption, finance, framework, government, group, healthcare, HIPAA, incident response, infrastructure, insurance, intelligence, jobs, law, malware, mfa, network, nist, penetration-testing, phishing, privacy, ransom, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, security-incident, service, skills, technology, threat, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, vulnerability-managementThe US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a consultation on stricter rules for the safeguarding of electronic health records.The proposed revamp of security rules covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to address the increased risk from cyberattacks such as ransomware against healthcare environments.The revamped rules…
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CISOs’ top 12 cybersecurity priorities for 2025
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, corporate, cybersecurity, data, detection, framework, governance, identity, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, mitigation, monitoring, mssp, oracle, penetration-testing, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, technology, threat, training, usa, zero-trustSecurity chief Andrew Obadiaru’s to-do list for the upcoming year will be familiar to CISOs everywhere: advance a zero-trust architecture in the organization; strengthen identity and access controls as part of that drive; increase monitoring of third-party risks; and expand the use of artificial intelligence in security operations.”Nothing is particularly new, maybe AI is newer,…
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NSFOCUS Licensed for SOC and Pentest Service in Malaysia in Accordance with Cyber Security Act 2024
Santa Clara, Calif. January 23, 2025 NSFOCUS, a global provider of intelligent hybrid security solutions, today announced that it has received two security service licenses from the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) of Malaysia, being one of the first licensed companies that can provide two crucial services in Malaysia: Managed SOC (Security Operations Center)…The post…
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HackGATE: Setting New Standards for Visibility and Control in Penetration Testing Projects
Imagine receiving a penetration test report that leaves you with more questions than answers. Questions like, “Were all functionalities of the web app tested?” or ” Were there any security issues that could have been identified during testing?” often go unresolved, raising concerns about the thoroughness of the security testing. This frustration is common among…
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Forward-Thinking Industry Leaders Sponsor Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards 2025
Eskenzi PR are proud to announce that KnowBe4, Mimecast, Varonis, Bridewell, Certes, and Pentest Tools have joined BT as sponsors for this year’s Most Inspiring Women in Cyber Awards. The 5th annual event, held at the iconic BT Tower on the 26th February 2025, aims to celebrate trailblazers from across the cybersecurity industry who are…
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DORA’s Deadline Looms: Navigating the EU’s Mandate for Threat Led Penetration Testing
With DORA’s January 2025 compliance deadline approaching, financial institutions must embrace rigorous testing, tailored threat profiles, and continuous vigilance to safeguard against cyber threats. The post DORA’s Deadline Looms: Navigating the EU’s Mandate for Threat Led Penetration Testing appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/doras-deadline-looms-navigating-the-eus-mandate-for-threat-led-penetration-testing/
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Horizon3 launches NodeZero Kubernetes pentesting
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Beware cybersecurity tech that’s past its prime, 5 areas to check or retire
Tags: access, advisory, ai, antivirus, attack, authentication, breach, bug-bounty, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, firewall, Hardware, network, password, penetration-testing, risk, router, siem, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerability, waf, zero-trustCybersecurity leaders can choose from an ever-expanding list of digital tools to help them ward off attacks and, based on market projections, they’re implementing plenty of those options.Gartner predicts a 15% increase in cybersecurity spending for 2025, with global expenditures expected to reach $212 billion in the upcoming year. The research and consulting firm says…
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How to Capitalize on 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Pentesting
Continuous testing is a major contributor to cybersecurity that’s so advanced, integrated and proactive that it doesn’t just prevent an attack but wards off attackers altogether. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/01/how-to-capitalize-on-5-trends-shaping-the-future-of-pentesting/
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The SBI fake banking app shows that SMS authentication has had its day
As a company fortunate enough to have and maintain our own pentesting team, we often do outreach with other organizations to assist with or provide our expertise in offensive … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/10/sms-authentication-weakness/
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Scaling penetration testing through smart automation
In this Help Net Security interview, Marko Simeonov, CEO of Plainsea, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance-driven penetration testing toward a more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/01/08/marko-simeonov-plainsea-penetration-testing-automation/
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Gen AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape by democratizing vulnerability hunting
Tags: ai, api, apt, attack, bug-bounty, business, chatgpt, cloud, computing, conference, credentials, cve, cyber, cybercrime, cyberespionage, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, exploit, finance, firewall, flaw, framework, github, government, group, guide, hacker, hacking, incident response, injection, LLM, malicious, microsoft, open-source, openai, penetration-testing, programming, rce, RedTeam, remote-code-execution, service, skills, software, sql, tactics, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerability, waf, zero-dayGenerative AI has had a significant impact on a wide variety of business processes, optimizing and accelerating workflows and in some cases reducing baselines for expertise.Add vulnerability hunting to that list, as large language models (LLMs) are proving to be valuable tools in assisting hackers, both good and bad, in discovering software vulnerabilities and writing…