Overview
When it comes to understanding weaknesses in networks, web application stacks and cloud infrastructure, one of the best ways to get a clear picture of the vulnerability landscape is through the results of a penetration test.
Allowing a professional, with the mindset and thought processes of a hacker, to test security measures can reveal the ways that legitimate threats could cause harm to a business. But how does one validate that a penetration test is comprehensive, thorough and well-considered enough to be valuable and worth the cost?
What separates the legitimate penetration test from the smoke and mirrors being sold as a penetration test?