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We get it, regular ol’ once-a-year penetration testing is the norm. It’s what your company has budgeted for, what you’re IT team is used to, and in many cases, what your expected to do. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best way to protect your network. Think about this: Why would you test your network security from emerging cyber-security threats only...

Password. Password123. Yea, you’ve seen them all when it comes to bad passwords. It comes standard when managing IT security. But while your organization likely requires special characters, uppercase letters and even a number or two, if you don’t require longer passwords you’re not taking one of the most important steps to protect your network.

Maybe you’ve heard your IT security team talking about attack surfaces? Or, maybe the term has come up during a virtual conference or in your newsfeed. It’s important to take a step back and understand what an attack surface is and why you need to protect it.

Trying to wrap your head around what separates Continuous Penetration Testing from other forms of network security testing? Well, we get it. That’s why we’ve put together this handy little video. Sit back, have a snack and learn how CPT works, why it’s advantageous and how it can help you keep your organization’s network safe.

Automated Vulnerability Scanners, on the surface, have a lot of appeal to IT directors. They run in the background and are “always on”. They alert you when you have an issue. But the harsh reality is they provide a false sense of security and leave your network exposed.

In-depth info. to consider before choosing how you’ll test network security. If you’ve thought about using a bug-bounty program to test your organization’s network, hit pause and read this first.