Here are the top state and local IT leaders, podcasters and personalities to follow to stay up to date on the latest technology trends. Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus … Read more
Expert-driven offensive security platform startup Sprocket Security Inc. today announced that it has raised $8 million in new funding to accelerate platform developments and expand sales and marketing initiatives. Founded in 2017, Sprocket Security offers continuous penetration testing services that detect changes in an organization’s network, with human-driven testing to identify security risks. The company’s … Read more
Cybersecurity is a highly promising career choice today, with a growing demand for information security professionals. This industry offers many opportunities, especially in various specialized cybersecurity roles, including that of ethical hackers and pen testers, that organizations actively seek. With the significance of pen testing gaining prominence, choosing this field or making a switch can … Read more
As this article shows, the comparison of CEH to Pentest+ is misleading. In a nutshell, you would not compare a cake to flour, as it makes no sense to compare an entire dish to a single ingredient. Ethical hacking on its own is NOT pen-testing. Penetration testing focuses on the security of the specific area … Read more
The next version of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard goes into effect over the next 18 months. Because the new standard requires more documentation about methodology and means, penetration testers may find themselves under greater scrutiny from the organizations that hire them. On the positive side, the updated standard may mean better business … Read more