What is API Penetration Testing?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

APIs have led to digital transformation within the cloud, IoT, and mobile and web applications. Without knowing it, the average person engages with multiple APIs every day, especially on mobile. APIs are the connective tissue responsible for transferring information between systems, both internally and externally. All too often, though, deployed APIs do not go through comprehensive security testing, if tested for security at all. Whether SOAP or REST, a poorly…

Breach Report 2019 – August

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

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

How to Streamline the Audit Process

by Joseph Kirkpatrick / September 20, 2023

The audit process can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. When you hire an auditing firm to streamline the audit process, you avoid many of the unknowns that usually plague organizations on their compliance journeys. At KirkpatrickPrice, we use the Online Audit Manager (OAM) to streamline the audit process and give you the assurance you deserve when completing an audit. Whether it's your very first audit or several…

Why is a SOC 2 Valuable for Software Companies?

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Regardless of the products they offer or the industries they serve, there’s one thing all software companies have in common: the responsibility of securing user data. With the advancing threat landscape, ensuring that an organization’s software remains as secure, available, and confidential as is available on the market has become more difficult. Recognizing this, our client Ziflow, the leading enterprise online proofing software solution for enterprise agencies and brands, continues…

What is Wireless Penetration Testing?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

The convenience and accessibility of wireless technology makes it an integral part of business today. No cords, no cables – just waves of information streaming to your device of choice. Unfortunately, wireless technology is just as susceptible to a malicious attack as any other type of technology. From poor wireless security configurations to choosing a flawed encryption scheme, there are so many things can go wrong. How is your internal…