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A Simple Guide to Successful Penetration Testing

How effective are your existing security controls against a skilled adversary? Discover the answer with penetration testing. The main difference between a penetration test and an attacker is permission. A hacker won’t ask for permission when trying to expose your critical systems and assets, so pen test to protect. A pen test is not just a hacking exercise. It’s an essential part of your complete risk assessment strategy.

A Simple Guide to Successful Penetration Testing provides a detailed checklist to help you perform a complete risk assessment, going as far as you can to identify areas that are susceptible to an attack.

In this e-book, we discuss:

  • A step-by-step approach to pen test planning and preparation
  • How to successfully exploit vulnerabilities
  • Preparing a thorough summary report on penetration scenarios