Tag: Vulnerability Scan
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Mitigating Risks with External Vulnerability Scans: What You Need to Know
On August 15, 2023, Ransom Hub made headlines by releasing terabytes of sensitive data belonging to Australian organizations on the dark web, raising significant alarms regarding data security and privacy. This incident is not only illustrative of the severe repercussions of cyberattacks but also highlights the crucial necessity for robust external vulnerability scans. Such scans play…
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Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: Which Should You Implement First?
When considering penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning, it is essential to recognize the distinct roles these two processes play in enhancing an organization’s security posture. While vulnerability scanning is primarily focused on identifying potential security weaknesses in systems, penetration testing takes it a step further by simulating real-world attacks to determine how effectively those…
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PCI Compliance Vulnerability Scanning: Handbook for Business Enterprises
With cyber threats escalating, robust data protection is more critical than ever. Cybersecurity Ventures forecasts that global cybercrime damages will reach $10.5 trillion (about $32,000 per person in the US) (about $32,000 per person in the US) annually by 2025. A 2023 IBM study highlights the staggering average cost of a data breach at $4.45…