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…
In a previous blog post, we discussed the differences between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.  However, those of us at MainNerve realized that sometimes we are so involved in this world that there may be things that the general populace may not inherently understand about…
What is a Security Risk Assessment and why is it so Important?
What is a Security Risk Assessment? A Security Risk Assessment identifies and assesses key security controls in your security program, an application, or life. Think of it this way, when operating your automobile and you decide to turn left with oncoming traffic flowing, you are…
It’s important to understand the basics of why having a cybersecurity partner assist in securing your corporation’s infrastructure should be at the top of your list for funding. Most C-Suite personnel will not look at the security posture of their corporation’s network until a breach…
