"It's easier to protect your company's assets when you know exactly what your security posture looks like and where your problems are."

In the latest episode of The Tea on Cybersecurity, @Jara Rowe chats with @Christina Annechino, Cybersecurity Analyst at Trava, to delve into the world of penetration testing or “pen Testing” and its significance in the realm of cybersecurity.

Pen Testing involves carrying out controlled attacks that mimic real-world scenarios, allowing businesses to identify weaknesses before hackers can exploit them. This process enables companies to evaluate their security measures and implement more robust practices. 

Christina breaks down the various types of Pen Tests, including network, web application, and internal Pen Testing. She walks us through the different stages of a Pen Test, starting at reconnaissance through covering tracks and reporting,while highlighting the crucial role played by Pen Testers in uncovering vulnerabilities and offering strategies for remediation. 

Listen in to boost your understanding of Pen Testing to safeguard your digital assets effectively.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

1. Pen Tests help companies assess their security strength and implement better security practices.
2. The stages of a Pen Test include reconnaissance, scanning and enumeration, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, maintaining access, covering tracks, and reporting.
3. Certified ethical hackers not only  identify vulnerabilities but also provide remediation strategies to fix them. 

Things to listen for:

[1:34 ] What is a Pen Test? 

[5:24 ] Stages of Pen Test: reconnaissance, scanning, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, maintaining access, covering tracks, reporting.

[09:03 ] How Pen Testers summarize vulnerabilities and remediation strategies and prioritizing the severity of the vulnerability.

[10:39 ] Difference between Pen Tests and ethical hackers. 

[11:34 ] Common tools and techniques used in penetration tests.

Connect with the Guest:

Christina Annechino’s LinkedIn

Connect with the host:

Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn

Connect with Trava:

Website www.travasecurity.com 

Blog www.travasecurity.com/blog

LinkedIn @travasecurity

YouTube @travasecurity