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Penetration testing tutorial: Guidance for effective pen tests
This penetration testing tutorial contains essential tips to help solution providers uncover vulnerabilities in clients’ networks. Tutorial
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Working with Firewall Builder
The first step of testing the firewall is to actually configure the firewall. This section of the chapter excerpt will focus on best practices for using and working with Firewall Builder, a software package designed to help administrators with config... Chapter Excerpt
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How to prepare for network penetration testing services
Value-added resellers venturing into services may consider offering network penetration testing. Here are five steps to take before you begin hacking your customer's network to ensure a successful pen test. Channel Checklist
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Network penetration tools
Network penetration tools can be used for good -- or evil. Learn how to improve the security of your clients' networks with the same tools used to do them harm. Channel Explained
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Penetration testing tutorial for service providers
Penetration testing provides a complete picture of your client's security posture. In this series of tips by SearchSecurityChannel expert Russell Dean Vines, ethical hackers learn how to sell their services, protect themselves from risk and conduct a... Tutorial
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Top five security tips for resellers: Open source software and penetration testing
Open source security software and penetration testing were top-of-mind amongst SearchSecurityChannel users in the month of May. Peruse our list of top five tips and learn how to use Nessus and Snort, how to conduct network and Web application penetra... Top Tips
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Ethical hacking tools and techniques: Information gathering
This portion of a tip on network penetration testing and ethical hacking tools and techniques discusses information gathering for security consultants and value-added resellers (VARs). Network penetration testi
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Ethical hacking tools and techniques: Port scanning
In this portion of a tip on network penetration testing and ethical hacking tools and techniques, security consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) will learn about port scanning. Network penetration testi
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Introduction to Ethical Hacking - from Hacking For Dummies
This chapter from Hacking For Dummies by Kevin Beaver helps security professionals understand how malicious users think and work, enabling them to defend their systems against attacks and to identify security vulnerabilities. Chapter Download
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CSP security: Penetration testing public cloud service providers
Pen testing is vital for customers who entrust their applications to a cloud. Dave Shackleford explains how to test public cloud service providers. Tip
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Guide customers safely into the cloud with a cloud computing audit
As customers move applications or data to the cloud, they may turn to you for a cloud audit. Expert Jim Kelton explains what you’ll need to succeed. Tip
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Six steps to a great information security risk assessment report
Reporting the results of a risk assessment can be tricky. One wrong step can dilute all your hard work. Here are six steps in the right direction. Tip
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How to do penetration testing: Overcoming problems and concerns
A lot can go wrong with pen testing. Dave Shackleford discusses potential problems and how to fix them, or avoid them altogether. Tip
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Wow your client with a winning penetration testing report
Dave Shackleford lists the pitfalls to avoid and the best steps to take to produce a penetration test report that will wow your clients. Tip
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Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management
Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients. Tip
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Round-up of pen testing tools for penetration testing services
Pen testing tools can be used to detect network and application vulnerabilities. Dave Shackleford lists specific tools for each category of penetration testing. Tip
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Three pen test tools for free penetration testing
Nmap, Nessus and Nikto are penetration testing tools that security operators can use to conduct pentests on their networks and applications. Tip
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Penetration testing 101: How to offer pen test services
A penetration test can reveal vulnerabilities in your customer's network. Learn about the different types of pen test services to eliminate these vulnerabilities and ensure the security of your customer's network and applications. Tip
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Top five security service provider tips of 2007
Security service providers have spoken and the top security tips of 2007 are in. Nessus, Snort, Windows patch management and ethical hacking tools and techniques occupied security providers minds over the course of the year. Check out our top five ti... Tip
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Options for a former black hat gone ethical
Can a former black hat ever really reform? Don Donzal tackles tough ethical questions in this expert response, suggesting community service and mentorship for black hats looking to erase a questionable past. Ask the Expert
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When should automated penetration testing be supplemented with manual pen testing?
Automated pen testing is a helpful tool, but if you aren't rounding it out with manual testing, you may be missing client-specific vulnerabilities. Ask the Expert
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Where can I find an advanced ethical hacking/penetration testing course?
If you're interested in learning more about penetration testing, but don't necessarily need a certification on the topic, look here for course recommendations and advice. Ask the Expert
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pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing (also called pen testing) is a tool for testing a computer system, network or Web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. (Continued) Definition
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Penetration testing tutorial: Guidance for effective pen tests
This penetration testing tutorial contains essential tips to help solution providers uncover vulnerabilities in clients’ networks. Tutorial
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CSP security: Penetration testing public cloud service providers
Pen testing is vital for customers who entrust their applications to a cloud. Dave Shackleford explains how to test public cloud service providers. Tip
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Guide customers safely into the cloud with a cloud computing audit
As customers move applications or data to the cloud, they may turn to you for a cloud audit. Expert Jim Kelton explains what you’ll need to succeed. Tip
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Six steps to a great information security risk assessment report
Reporting the results of a risk assessment can be tricky. One wrong step can dilute all your hard work. Here are six steps in the right direction. Tip
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How to do penetration testing: Overcoming problems and concerns
A lot can go wrong with pen testing. Dave Shackleford discusses potential problems and how to fix them, or avoid them altogether. Tip
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Wow your client with a winning penetration testing report
Dave Shackleford lists the pitfalls to avoid and the best steps to take to produce a penetration test report that will wow your clients. Tip
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Book chapter: IT security risk assessment and program management
Read this excerpt from the book Security Risk Management by Evan Wheeler to learn how to build a solid risk management program for your clients. Tip
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pen test (penetration testing)
Penetration testing (also called pen testing) is a tool for testing a computer system, network or Web application to find vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. (Continued) Definition
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Round-up of pen testing tools for penetration testing services
Pen testing tools can be used to detect network and application vulnerabilities. Dave Shackleford lists specific tools for each category of penetration testing. Tip
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Three pen test tools for free penetration testing
Nmap, Nessus and Nikto are penetration testing tools that security operators can use to conduct pentests on their networks and applications. Tip
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About Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking-Threat management and prevention
Penetration testing and ethical hacking tips and advice for security service providers, consultants and value-added resellers (VARs) who offer these services to business clients. You'll find tutorials, how-tos and best practices on pen testing and ethical hacking tools, methodology, techniques and services. Learn how to pen test Web applications, business networks, wireless networks, storage and VPNs. Also read about commercial and open source ethical hacking tools.