Apr 03, 2024The Hacker NewsCybersecurity / Penetration Testing Attack surface management (ASM) and vulnerability management (VM) are often confused, and while they overlap, they’re not the same. The main difference between attack surface management and vulnerability management is in their scope: vulnerability management checks a list of known assets, while attack surface management assumes you […]
Mar 29, 2024The Hacker NewsPen Testing / Regulatory Compliance Network penetration testing plays a vital role in detecting vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The current method of performing pen testing is pricey, leading many companies to undertake it only when necessary, usually once a year for their compliance requirements. This manual approach often misses opportunities […]
OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform. The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look (themes, wallpapers and icons for Kali and Kali Purple), a new image viewer for the Gnome desktop and a usability enhancement to the Xfce desktop (the ability […]
Governance & Risk Management , Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VA/PT) Company Will Use Investment to Expand Services, Says CEO Dave Gerry David Perera (@daveperera) • February 12, 2024 Bugcrowd will use a $102 million investment to grow services and its platform. Ethical hacking-as-a-service platform Bugcrowd received a $102 million venture capital investment […]
The EMBA open-source security analyzer is tailored as the central firmware analysis tool for penetration testers and product security groups. It assists throughout the security evaluation procedure, extracting firmware, conducting static and dynamic analysis through emulation, and creating a web-based report. EMBA features EMBA identifies potential vulnerabilities and weak points in firmware, such as insecure […]
Network penetration testing plays a crucial role in protecting businesses in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Yet, business leaders and IT pros have misconceptions about this process, which impacts their security posture and decision-making. This blog acts as a quick guide on network penetration testing, explaining what it is, debunking common myths and reimagining its […]