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One of the best ways to test your organization’s security and your potential exposure to hackers is with penetration testing. But, if you haven’t implemented basic security guidelines, a penetration test isn’t a good place to start. It would be like going to the dentist without ever brushing your teeth or flossing. You know exactly […]

The more you know about how an attacker attacks, the better you can defend against it. Like a politician preparing arguments for an upcoming debate against an opponent or like an NFL defense watching tape of the opposing quarterback and his tendencies, it is all about preparing for the strategies you will face. Defending against […]

PEN Consultants’ foundation is built on generosity and corporate social responsibility. (Matthew 6:21) This year, we are delighted to add the ReStoried 2024 conference to our list of charities we sponsor (see the others on our website). The conference is in early October in Indianapolis. Will you be there? https://restoryministries.org/restoried24

No organization is fully secure from all attackers. Unfortunately, a persistent and/or advanced attacker WILL breach your systems if they decide to target you. It is impractical to fully defend against all attacks. In fact, even “unplugging the computer” will not stop all attacks. As a result, the ability to detect, respond to, and investigate […]

The book of Proverbs tells us that one person sharpens another just as iron sharpens iron. In the cybersecurity world, red teaming sharpens your blue team, ensuring they stay vigilant against cyber threats and are ready to respond effectively. Featured image is a derivative work from the following images: https://pixabay.com/illustrations/purchase-shopping-price-value-7307064/

June is the month to start planning for your Q4 testing. Or, better yet, increase your ROI by moving it to another quarter. Auditors are generally understanding of this. Don’t wait until Q4 to start planning for testing that must be completed by EOY! You might be able to get an automated scan done in […]

We often get asked which industries we serve, but the truth today is cybersecurity affects everyone. Every industry needs help with testing their security controls, understanding best practices, and staying ahead of attackers. As it happens, we have extensive experience doing just that with nearly every industry, from #Legal, #Financial, #Religious, #IT, #Healthcare, #Engineering, #Education, […]

Did you know God regularly tests the people he loves? It is a regular occurrence in the Bible from Genesis 22:1, Deuteronomy 8:2, Psalms 11:4-5 to James 1:2-3, Revelation 2:10, and Hebrews 11:17. Testing identifies weaknesses we can work on, strengths that we can show-off, and proves our commitment to persevere through adversity. Our security […]

How do I get into cybersecurity? How do I pass this certification exam? How do I handle a coworker who is hostile to my beliefs? We talk about these and much more at our monthly mentoring sessions with PEN Consultants CEO, Robert Neel, as well as other team members. Interested in joining us? It is […]

People use the term “penetration test” all of the time without actually understanding what it means. Even in the security industry, there is often disagreement on what exactly a “penetration test” is and how it differs from a vulnerability scan, vulnerability assessment, red teaming, etc. So, let’s clear up some of the confusion. This is […]