Penetration Testing Archive
Penetration testing is one of the most popular entry points for people interested in a cyber security career. There is a huge demand for qualified professionals, you don’t need a degree to begin training, and the job provides plenty of …
Penetration testing is one of the most effective ways organisations can protect their sensitive data. And with more than 5 billion records breached last year, costing businesses $4.24 million (about €3.71 million), it’s essential that you act now. In this …
The terms ‘ethical hacking and ‘penetration testing’ are often used interchangeably when referring to the process of probing an organisation’s systems, but they’re actually slightly different. Let’s take a look at what each process involves and how you can decide …
Data breaches are on the rise and affecting Irish organisations, most recently Eir and Cork City Council’s Park by Phone service. Criminal hackers are gaining access to organisations’ networks using a variety of techniques, so ensuring your network is secure should be high on your agenda. Penetration testing is an effective method …
That’s where penetration testing comes in. It’s essentially a controlled form of hacking in which a professional tester, working on behalf of an organisation, uses the same techniques as a criminal hacker to search for vulnerabilities in the company’s networks …