3 min
Penetration Testing
Pen Test, Part 3: Jumping a Fence and Donning a Disguise
Here is the story of how I jumped a fence and broke into a construction vehicle to take control of an energy company's network.
3 min
Penetration Testing
How to Identify and Prioritize Gaps with the Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment, Post-2018 'Under the Hoodie'
At Rapid7, we believe that cybersecurity within a company is not just a function with many stakeholders, but rather a shared responsibility among all employees, regardless of role.
2 min
Penetration Testing
Pen Test, Part 2: How Just One Flaw Helped Us Beat the Unbeatable Network
During one pen testing engagement, we were pitted against a well-hardened, locked-down, and mature environment. However, all it took was one slip-up to give us the keys to the kingdom.
3 min
Penetration Testing
This One Time on a Pen Test, Part 1: Curiosity Didn’t Kill the Cat—Honesty Did
As part of a penetration test, I worked with the client to craft an engagement that would evaluate their employee and technology preparedness against a sophisticated, targeted phishing and vishing attack.