Two quotes, two different labels: one for “ethical hacking”, one for a “penetration test”. Here’s how to tell what you’re actually buying before you sign.
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Blog & Articles
Is Penetration Testing Legal in the UK? Why Authorisation Is the Only Thing That Makes It So
Strip away the tooling and the reputation, and a penetration test technically matches the definition of a crime under the Computer Misuse Act. Here is why authorisation is the only …
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TLDR Two security testers spent nearly 20 hours in jail in 2019. They had proper penetration testing authorisation from the Iowa Judicial Branch. Dallas County arrested them anyway. The sheriff …
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This Lesson Learned Walkthrough (THM) teaches critical lessons about SQL injection attacks through a realistic scenario that demonstrates why certain SQL operators should be avoided in real-world penetration testing. The …
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Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) is a comprehensive security testing methodology that identifies, analyses, and helps remediate security vulnerabilities in your IT infrastructure. This dual-approach security assessment combines systematic …
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Why Penetration Testing is Essential Even if You’re ‘Checklist Secure’
by Williamby WilliamThe Illusion of ‘Checklist Secure’ Many organisations believe that adhering to security checklists means their digital assets are fully protected. But the debate of “Checklist Secure vs Penetration Testing” highlights …
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In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is not optional but a necessity for businesses of all sizes. Ethical hacking, also known as penetration testing, plays a vital role in identifying vulnerabilities …
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Every time you hear the word hacking, the first thing that comes into mind is something malicious. However, that’s not always the case. There is also another form of hacking …