Category: Network

Network Segmentation Failures: When One Breach Becomes Total Compromise

Your network probably looks like an open-floor-plan office. Once someone’s inside, they can go anywhere, talk to anyone, access anything. There are no walls, no locked doors, and no restricted areas. For an office space, that might encourage collaboration. For a network, it’s a security…

How to Implement Network Segmentation That Actually Protects You

You know network segmentation is important. You’ve heard that flat networks enable attackers to move laterally and turn a single compromise into a full breach. But how do you actually implement segmentation? What zones do you create? What firewall rules enforce them? Where do you…

Unpatched Systems: The Network Vulnerability Hiding in Plain Sight

Every organization knows they should patch their systems. It’s basic security hygiene, right up there with using strong passwords and backing up data. Yet unpatched vulnerabilities remain one of the most common entry points in actual breaches. Not because patching is complicated or expensive, but…

Why a Vulnerability Assessment is More Than Just a Scan

In today’s fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations face an ever-growing list of threats: ransomware, phishing, zero-days, supply chain attacks, and more. To defend against these dangers, one of the foundational steps is conducting a vulnerability assessment. But many people confuse this critical process with simply…

Securing the Unpatchable in Your Network

The recent disclosure of a critical vulnerability affecting millions of Brother printers, one that cannot be patched, has sparked serious concern among IT and security professionals. It’s a stark reminder that not every security flaw can be resolved through a software update or firmware fix.…

Finding Vulnerabilities from a Pen Test is a GOOD Thing!

In cybersecurity, receiving a clean penetration testing report might seem like the ultimate goal. After all, who wouldn’t want to hear that their network is secure, with no issues in sight? However, the truth is that finding vulnerabilities during a penetration test is…

The Importance of Internal Network Penetration Testing

Welcome to today’s briefing on a crucial topic in the realm of cybersecurity: internal network penetration testing. Now, I know that the term might sound a bit intimidating but fear not. By the end of this discussion, you’ll have a solid understanding of what it…

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…

The Essential Step: IP Allow-Listing for Efficient Penetration Testing

In the critical realm of cybersecurity, efficiency isn’t just valuable—it’s imperative. The phrase “time is money” captures a universal truth, particularly relevant to the realm of penetration testing. As organizations endeavor to navigate the complexities of securing their digital assets, the role of penetration testers…

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…