Hot Take The Different Methods and Stages of Penetration Testing

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The stakes could not be higher for cyber defenders. With the vast amounts of sensitive information, intellectual property, and financial data at risk, the consequences of a data breach can be devastating. According to a report released by Ponemon institute, the cost of data breaches has reached an all-time high, averaging $4.35 million in 2022.

Vulnerabilities in web applications are often the primary gateway for attackers. According to a World Economic Forum report, just one week after discovering a critical security flaw in a widely used software library (Log4j), more than 100 attempts at exploiting the vulnerability were detected every minute. This illustrates how quickly malicious actors can take advantage of vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgency of regularly assessing and monitoring your system for any vulnerabilities or weak points.

The Different Methods and Stages of Penetration Testing

Penetration testing is an essential tool for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.

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The article emphasizes the importance of cyber defense due to the high stakes involved in protecting sensitive information, intellectual property, and financial data. It mentions a report by Ponemon institute, which states that the average cost of data breaches has reached an all-time high of $4.35 million in 2022. The article highlights web application vulnerabilities as the primary gateway for attackers, as demonstrated by the Log4j exploit, with over 100 attempts to exploit the vulnerability being detected every minute. It stresses the need for regular vulnerability assessments and monitoring to prevent and mitigate such attacks.

 

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The article highlights web application vulnerabilities as the primary gateway for attackers, as demonstrated by the Log4j exploit, with over 100 attempts to exploit the vulnerability being detected every minute.

Log4j is an open source project. Companies that use open source project components are not going to pay for pentesting to expose vulnerabilities in the open source modules. Heck, they don't want to pay for pentesting period.

 

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Log4j is an open source project. Companies that use open source project components are not going to pay for pentesting to expose vulnerabilities in the open source modules. Heck, they don't want to pay for pentesting period.

That is a valid point. While it may be challenging to get companies to invest in pentesting for open source projects, it is crucial to ensure that the software components used in their systems are secure and free from vulnerabilities. Companies can also leverage automated tools that are low-cost or free to scan for vulnerabilities in open source components. Additionally, responsible disclosure practices, where white-hat hackers disclose vulnerabilities to the relevant companies, can help to address vulnerabilities without requiring payment for penetration testing.