3 Hacks to Get the Most Out of Your Penetration Test

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Investing in regular penetration testing is oftentimes a hard pill to swallow. You’re paying someone to break into your networks, systems, or applications. You might find that your secure technology isn’t as secure as you thought. Your ever-changing, complex environment might create more vulnerabilities than expected. Plus, you might not even be sure what you need or who should perform the testing. Though undergoing penetration testing may seem daunting, there’s…

Penetration Testing in Support of HIPAA Compliance

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

According to the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights’ “wall of shame,” data breaches and security incidents have impacted more than 450,000 individuals so far this year. With no solution or end to the pervasive threat landscape in sight, this begs the question: what more could the healthcare industry do to protect their patients’ PHI, provide quality healthcare services, and ensure that their security posture remains…

Why Would Someone Want to Compromise Medical Data?

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Imagine if you could search someone’s name on Google, and their full span of medical data and complete medical history was available. An employer could do it, a potential date could do it, an estranged family member could do it – how scary would that be? There’s debate about how much the average piece of medical data is worth, but trust us, it adds up. The many facets of the…

7 Reasons Why You Need a Manual Penetration Test

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

Undergoing a penetration test can be a lengthy process. But pen testing - especially manual penetration testing - can save your organization hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in the long run. Automated scanners can seem more cost-effective upfront, but they often don't cover the same depth of scope that manual security testing can. Here are 7 reasons why your organization should consider undergoing a manual security and penetration…

Not All Penetration Tests Are Created Equal

by Sarah Harvey / December 16, 2022

When you vet a company or an individual to perform penetration testing on your organization, what do you look for? Price, certifications, experience? Those are all important aspects, but you must also consider the quality of the penetration testing you will receive. All too often, we see organizations who pay for a penetration test and are expecting a thorough service receive a vulnerability scan labeled as a penetration test from…