At a recent Akron-Area AITP-hosted webinar titled \u201cHow to Get More Out of Your Penetration Test: Taking a Risk-Based Approach to Testing,\u201d two of Centric Consulting\u2019s Cybersecurity experts, Peter Clarke and Noah Hankinson, explored crucial strategies for safeguarding your business against ever-evolving cyber threats.<\/p>\n
In today’s digitally-focused landscape, cybersecurity isn’t merely an option \u2014 it’s a necessity for business survival. From data breaches to ransomware attacks, the risks are multifaceted, complex and omnipresent. Organizations must adopt a proactive stance, fortified by a risk-based approach to cybersecurity, to effectively manage these threats.<\/strong><\/p>\n Penetration testing<\/a>, also known as \u201cethical hacking,\u201d is crucial to strong cybersecurity. It finds and helps fix system weaknesses before bad actors exploit them. By mimicking real cyber-attacks, these tests reveal where a company’s defenses are lacking. They also check if current security measures are working well and show organizations how ready (or not) they are to deal with security problems.<\/p>\n In simple terms, penetration testing keeps companies safer from online threats by uncovering vulnerabilities<\/a> before they can be used against them.<\/p>\n During this virtual presentation, our cyber risk management consultants highlighted essential steps in getting the most out of your penetration test, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n Penetration testing transcends broad compliance requirements. It commands a proactive approach to security. Organizations can bolster their cybersecurity<\/a> strength by comprehensively understanding risks. Actions should then be prioritized based on potential impact. This risk-based approach ensures optimal resource allocation to address critical vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n Our team was proud to share our insights with members of the Akron-Area AITP. <\/a>\u00a0The audience offered thoughtful questions that led to an engaging discussion. \u201cBusinesses need to ask more of their pen test vendors to get the most out of the tests,\u201d presenter and business development lead for Centric\u2019s Cybersecurity practice<\/a>, Peter Clarke, said. \u201cThis session allowed attendees to hear directly from a pen testing team about the most valuable aspects of a pen test to make sure they get one that’s scoped accurately around their most critical and sensitive data and to prioritize an approach to remediation.\u201d<\/p>\n There are numerous ongoing and evolving threats to today\u2019s companies\u2019 information security. Staying aware of how you hold up against those threats is key to maintaining security.<\/strong><\/p>\n Founded more than seventy years ago, Akron-Area AITP is a membership association supporting the needs and interests of IT practitioners in the Greater Akron region. The group hosts webinars and in-person events designed to help its members and other tech professionals with education, networking, career development, and more. Brad Nellis<\/a>, Market Development Lead for Centric\u2019s Cleveland team<\/a>, is part of the organization\u2019s executive leadership.<\/p>\n \n 4 Steps to Improve Penetration Testing<\/h2>\n
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Know What to Look for in a Pen Test Vendor<\/h2>\n