What is Continuous Penetration Testing?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

Why Do You Need Continuous Penetration Testing? Applications change. Systems change. Networks change. Employees change. Hackers change. What happens when you connect a new API, add in a new server, or alter your environment in any way? A web application that was stable yesterday may not be with the next update. So, why wouldn’t you engage in continuous penetration testing? A standard penetration test is a snapshot of your security…

What is IoT Penetration Testing?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

The technology that consumers use every day is becoming smarter and smarter – locks, mirrors, cars, refrigerators, speakers, watches, thermostats, printers, security cameras. Internet of things (IoT) technology is making daily tasks easier, but how secure is this technology? It’s your job as the developer of IoT technology to make sure that the information transmitted through these devices is secure so that the consumer doesn’t have to worry. IoT devices…

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…

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…

What is Mobile Application Penetration Testing?

by Sarah Harvey / December 15, 2022

So often, mobile devices are assumed to be the causes of security incidents or breaches, but mobile applications usually serve as the attack vector. In 2018, one in 36 mobile devices had high risk apps installed. There were 2,328 variants of mobile malware. Only about 50% of mobile apps were running on the newest, major iOS version and 19% for Android. Mobile applications and their risks aren’t something you can avoid.…