How Can Penetration Testing Protect Your Assets?

by Sarah Harvey / January 25, 2023

Every business has something to lose. But…who loses sleep over it? Whose job is on the line if assets are compromised? Who cares about protecting their assets? In recent data breaches, some companies just haven’t shown the expected response when they compromise assets. Take Uber, for example. The core of Uber’s business is drivers and riders, yet they covered up a hack for over a year. Hackers stole 57 million…

Know Your Options: Levels of Service for External Network Penetration Testing

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Thinking about hiring a firm to conduct an external network penetration test? What is an external network penetration test and why you need one? Or, have you recently been disappointed with an external network penetration test engagement? At KirkpatrickPrice, our experienced penetration testers want our clients to walk away from each engagement knowing that they are more prepared to combat advancing cyber threats. We are committed to conducting the most…

Validating Fixes 30 Days After Your Pen Test – Our Retesting Policy

by Sarah Harvey / June 14, 2023

Every penetration testing firm has unique processes for conducting penetration tests. While there are standards that influence penetration tests, like the OWASP Top Ten, the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM), and the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES), the truth is not all penetration tests are created equally. When hiring a firm to conduct your penetration tests, having a thorough understanding of their methodologies is imperative. How will the…

Testing Physical Security Measures Through Penetration Testing

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

When you think about how penetration testing is performed, do you think about testing physical security measures? While many people believe security breaches only happen on the technical side of an organization, they can also start in your physical environment. You may find it surprising to know that some of the most advanced security attacks originate from an area as simple as a garbage can. Items such as: Bank statements…

Stages of Penetration Testing According to PTES

by Sarah Harvey / November 3, 2023

What is the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES)? The Penetration Testing Execution Standard, or PTES, is a standard that was developed and continues to be enhanced by a group of information security experts from various industries. PTES provides a minimum baseline for what is required of a penetration test, expanding from initial communication between client and tester to what a report includes. The goal of PTES is to provide quality…