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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: …
How Much Does Penetration Testing Cost In 2025? Full Transparency
by Jesse Roberts on June 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Penetration testing is no longer a “nice-to-have” service. For many organizations in 2025, it’s a vital part of maintaining security, meeting compliance requirements, and demonstrating due diligence to leadership, customers, and regulators. But despite its growing importance, many IT …
Is Your Internal Pen Test Just a Glorified Vulnerability Scan?
by Jesse Roberts on May 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Organizations today face an increasing number of internal threats—whether from malicious insiders, compromised credentials, or vulnerable systems exposed on the internal network. That’s why internal penetration testing has become a critical part of any mature cybersecurity program. Bu …
The Value of Penetration Testing in SOC 2 Audits
by Jerry Hughes on October 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Where data breaches and cyber threats have become increasingly common, organizations adopt robust security measures to protect their sensitive information. For businesses seeking SOC 2 compliance, penetration testing (pen testing) serves as an invaluable tool in assessing and enhancin …
Internal vs External Penetration Testing: What's The Difference?
by Peter Fellini on September 27, 2024 at 10:15 AM
A penetration test, also known as a pen test, is a controlled, simulated cyberattack designed to uncover vulnerabilities that could be exploited in an organization's security. These tests can be carried out either internally or externally. Understanding the difference between internal …
Penetration Testing Phases: Steps in the Process
by Jesse Roberts on September 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM
As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and frequency, the need for regular penetration testing has become more critical than ever for organizations aiming to safeguard their sensitive data and systems. A well-executed penetration test follows a structured process designed to …