Avoiding a Pen Testing Mishap: What Are You Really Paying For?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

Last month, the Iowa Judicial Branch made an investment in their security efforts by partnering with an information security firm to perform penetration testing on their organization. But…it appears they signed up for more than they bargained for. Why? The two ethical hackers working the job were arrested after they successfully gained unauthorized access to a Dallas County courthouse. What went wrong? Why were these ethical hackers arrested? Could this…

Breach Report 2019 – September

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

Every month there is headline after headline reporting about a new data breach. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a negligent employee opening a phishing email, or a state-sponsored attack, millions of individuals are impacted by hackers and security incidents on a regular basis. Let’s take a look at some of the top data breaches that occurred during September and the lessons we can learn from them. Foxit Software What Happened?…

4 Ways to Minimize Risk in IoT Devices

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Internet of Things (IoT) technology makes daily tasks easier. From smart home devices to entire smart cities, these interconnected devices are changing the way we interact, do business, and live our lives. But with any new technology implementation, there are risks involved, and this especially rings true for IoT. Because the demand for IoT devices is projected to rapidly increase -- Gartner predicts that the number of IoT devices in…

Think Like a Hacker: Common Vulnerabilities Found in Web Applications

by Sarah Harvey / February 20, 2023

Web Pages vs. Web Applications According to the 2019 Verizon DBIR, web applications are a top vector in data breaches. But is your organization doing anything to mitigate this threat? Are you educated on what vulnerabilities web apps like yours are facing? In the first installment of our “Think Like a Hacker” webinar series, one of our expert penetration testers, Stuart Rorer, dives into the most common vulnerabilities found in…

Choosing an Audit Partner that Makes Sure

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / September 13, 2023

What does partnership look like when your organization is in the middle of an audit? When you choose a qualified audit firm to help you in your audit process, you are choosing a partner for an important compliance journey. How does the audit firm you choose support you? What practices does it implement that enable you to successfully complete your audit process? In what ways is an audit firm helping…