Vulnerability Assessment vs. Penetration Test
Vulnerability assessments and penetration tests both provide valuable insight on vulnerabilities found within organizations and are important proactive tactics to help reduce the risk of a cyberattack. Because of these resemblances, vulnerability assessments are often confused with penetration tests. Although similar, the analysis of a vulnerability assessment and the simulated attacks of a penetration test are very different. A vulnerability assessment looks at the organization as a whole and identifies attack paths…
OT Penetration Testing: How Often Should You Get A Pentest?
Building a functional OT cybersecurity program is not a spring, but rather a marathon. It can be challenging, and admittedly daunting, especially when trying to determine the foundation for establishing a mature program. When it comes to OT penetration testing, the best time to conduct one is before a breach occurs. Unfortunately, many organizations don’t receive the resources needed until after they’ve been successfully breached. By acting in this reactive…