penetration testing
TechNet Webcast: "Ask the IT Security Expert" Series: Assessing and Measuring Security - Level 200
White Paper This webcast will begin with a brief presentation that illustrates three effective ways to assess security-vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and IT audits - and will include practical tips to help plan and conduct each type of assessment. [10 Jul 2008]
Personal Firewalls - Testing Robustness
White Paper The investigation was carried out by performing an installation, penetration, performance and update test. Consumers require personal firewalls that are highly secure, easy to use, configurable and up-to-date with the latest signatures to detect... [08 Jul 2008]
Web application security: automated scanning versus manual penetration testing
White Paper There are two primary methods for discovering Web application vulnerabilities: using manual penetration testing and code review or using automated scanning tools and static analysis. Web sites are vulnerable to Web application attacks and a great... [05 Jul 2008]
Need for "radical change" in gov't data handling
News According to O'Donnell, in response to the raft of public-sector data losses, a series of mandatory security measures are being put in place, including data encryption and compulsory penetration testing by independent contractors. [26 Jun 2008]
Hacking 'goodies' get industry body
News The aim of the council is to standardise ethical penetration testing and provide professional qualifications for the testers. Crest chair Paul Docherty said: "Penetration testing is a widely accepted method of assuring information security and has... [25 Apr 2008]
Integrating Automated Tools Into a Secure Software Development Process
White Paper Automated security tools are often used in software development, from static source code analysis tools to penetration testing tools. Penetration testing tools, for example, are commonly used for late life cycle "Black box" testing. [11 Apr 2008]
Acquire a Global View of Your Security State: The Importance of Security Assessments
White Paper This IBM white paper discusses the importance of penetration testing and other types of security assessments, including: Security issues can affect virtually every area of your business—from your physical facilities to your network—and all can... [09 Mar 2008]
Web Application Penetration Testing for Leading E-Tailer
White Paper To ascertain the impact of a security breach on their application, the company engaged AppLabs to carry out Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) on their servers exposed to the Internet. The intense level of security testing performed aided... [24 Feb 2008]
CPS hack attack guidelines: 'Confused'
News Clayton added specific programs, such as penetration testing tools, were designed with the express purpose of hacking into systems and that the distribution of such tools would be limited by UK law. Security from A to Z [04 Jan 2008]
Webcast: The Art of Penetration Testing: How to Figure Out What's Really at Risk
White Paper Check out this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to hear analyst Mike Rothman of Security Incite discuss the evolution of vulnerability management systems and how you can use automated penetration testing to supplement your existing... [12 Dec 2007]
Webcast: If it Ain't Broke, Break Into It: Best Practices for Penetration Testing and Remediation
White Paper Why patching/remediation and penetration testing are essential to the ESRM Best practices and resources for testing your network for insider threats, including how to break into a Linux or Windows box within seconds. [12 Dec 2007]
Who Let the Hackers In? Preventing Social Engineers from Partying on Your Network
White Paper Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to learn how new advances in automated penetration testing can help keep uninvited "guests" off your corporate network. Through their Web browsers, e-mail clients, and other apps, end... [12 Dec 2007]
Web 2.0 and Your Bank
White Paper The Garland group offers FFIEC technology audits, risk assessments, penetration testing, social engineering, policy/procedure consulting and core system selections. [06 Oct 2007]
Map your WarDrive with these two popular mapping applications
White Paper In this sample chapter from WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing, learn how to use two of the most popular mapping applications: GPSMAP for Linux (Kismet) and Stumbverter for Windows (NetStumpler) to record and display your WarDrive findings. [13 Sep 2007]
Map your WarDrive with these two popular mapping applications
White Paper In this sample chapter from WarDriving and Wireless Penetration Testing, learn how to use two of the most popular mapping applications: GPSMAP for Linux (Kismet) and Stumbverter for Windows (NetStumpler) to record and display your WarDrive findings. [13 Sep 2007]
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