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Red Team Testing: When Your Organization Is Ready (& Why It Matters)
by Patrick Laverty on September 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Cybersecurity testing isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Different organizations are at different maturity levels, and the type of testing you should be investing in depends on how far along you are in building your defenses. One of the most common questions security leaders face is: …
What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks?
by Patrick Laverty on August 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
When I give speeches or training sessions on social engineering, I always start with a simple mantra: V & V—Verification and Validation. It's not flashy, but it's foundational. My bet is that if you verify and validate everything, no social engineering (SE) attack can succeed. I'v …
Physical Security Assessments: Covert Entry vs Escorted Walkthrough
by Patrick Laverty on January 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
When businesses seek a third-party physical security assessment, they must decide on the most appropriate testing methodology to gauge their security posture. These methodologies may go by several names, but the concepts and approaches often fit into one of two categories: covert entr …