Category: Application

The Ultimate Guide to Web Application Security Testing

Web applications are at the core of digital business operations, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. A successful attack on a vulnerable web application can lead to data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and compliance violations. To safeguard against these risks, organizations must conduct…

Why Penetration Test Costs Might Go Up Each Year

As companies tackle the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, they regularly budget for penetration tests to protect their digital assets. But many are left scratching their heads when they see the cost for these tests creeping up each year, even when it seems like the scope…

Scheduling Your Penetration Test

You’re ready to schedule your penetration test, but aren’t sure when that should be. Should it be at the beginning of the year or the end of the year? Are there industry standards that apply to scheduling your test? In this video, we take a…

Are developers slowing the progress of security?

Recently, we reviewed a report with a customer and received some interesting feedback regarding issues with mitigation. Some of the issues they were having trouble mitigating were related to supporting HTTP, and TLS versions below 1.3 instead of forcing HTTPS with TLS 1.3. Another…

What is Digest Authentication?

Digest authentication is one way of confirming the identity of a user before sending sensitive information. This is done by the web server when a user requests information in a web browser. It is considered one of the more secure methods for authentication but isn’t…

How Can I Tell a Real Pen Test from a Fake?

There are a lot of companies selling penetration tests (pen tests), but how do you know if what you are getting is a real pen test? When it’s something that’s less tangible than, say, getting an oil change, it can be hard to determine if…

What is the OWASP® Top 10

You may have seen the OWASP® Top 10 on our site or around the web and are wondering what it is. What is OWASP®? Let’s start with what OWASP® is. It stands for the Open Web Application Security Project®. They are a nonprofit organization whose…

What Are Rules of Engagement in Pen Testing?

If you think the Rules of Engagement sound like a war movie, you’re not alone. In the penetration testing world, it’s more about cyber warfare, indirectly. What is it? Proactive penetration testing can help combat would-be attackers by identifying vulnerabilities before they do. The Rules…

Can I do the Pen Test Myself?

Conducting pen tests might seem easy enough with the right tools and some YouTube videos. Sure, you can do the test yourself, but here’s why you shouldn’t. Pen test certifications Pen testers should have certifications that show they know what they are doing. These certifications…

White Box, Gray Box, and Black Box Testing, Oh My

In speaking with many of our clients, MainNerve’s staff has fielded countless questions about the type of penetration testing and approach that will be used, such as black box testing. Often, clients are uncertain of what they need for their business. We work with them…