Chapter 21
Ten Reasons Hacking Is the Only Effective Way to Test
IN THIS CHAPTER
The law of averages works against businesses
Uncover overlooked weaknesses through proper testing
Improve your understanding of business threats with security assessments
Approaching your security testing from the perspective of ethical hacking isn’t just for fun or show. For numerous business reasons, it’s the only effective way to find the security vulnerabilities that matter in your organization.
The Bad Guys Think Bad Thoughts, Use Good Tools, and Develop New Methods
If you’re going to keep up with external attackers and malicious insiders, you have to stay current on the latest attack methods and tools that they’re using. I cover some of the latest tricks, techniques, and tools throughout this book.
IT Governance and Compliance Are More Than High-Level Audits
With all the government and industry regulations in place, your business likely doesn’t have a choice in the matter. You have to address security. The problem is that being “compliant” with these laws and regulations doesn’t automatically mean that your network and information are secure. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard ...
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