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Priyanka Aash

Priyanka has 10+ years of experience in Strategy, Community Building & Inbound Marketing and through CISO Platform has earlier worked with marketing teams of IBM, VMware, F5 Networks, Barracuda Network, Checkpoint, and more. Priyanka is passionate about Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Marketing Strategy. Earlier she co-founded CISO Platform- the world’s 1st online platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among senior information security executives.

Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: Understanding the Key Differences

Penetration testing (pentesting) and vulnerability scanning are critical components of a robust cybersecurity strategy, but they are not the same. The main difference lies in their approach and purpose: penetration testing simulates real-world attacks to exploit vulnerabilities, while vulnerability scanning identifies and lists potential security weaknesses without exploiting them. Test your defenses against the latest… Read More »Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: Understanding the Key Differences

Common Penetration Testing Tools 2024: Top 10 Revised for 2026

Table of Contents FireCompass Invicti vPenTest Bugcrowd Rapid7 Core Security Intigriti OnSecurity Detectify Intruder Introduction to Penetration Testing Penetration testing, often referred to as pen testing, is a proactive cybersecurity practice where security professionals simulate real-world attacks on computer systems, networks, or web applications to identify potential vulnerabilities and security risks. By using specialized penetration… Read More »Common Penetration Testing Tools 2024: Top 10 Revised for 2026

What is Web Application Penetration Testing?

What is Web Application Penetration Testing?

Web Application Penetration Testing is a security assessment process that involves simulating cyber attacks on a web application to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, ensuring the application is secure from real-world threats. This approach proactively uncovers weaknesses in web applications, allowing organizations to address security gaps before they can be exploited by malicious actors. Why Web… Read More »What is Web Application Penetration Testing?

Automated Penetration Testing: A Deep Dive

Automated Penetration Testing: A Deep Dive

Automated penetration testing redefines how we think about assessing vulnerabilities. Instead of manual, periodic assessments, automated penetration testing uses advanced algorithms and tools to continuously identify and address security weaknesses in your IT environment. This approach bridges the gaps left by traditional methods, ensuring that no vulnerability goes unnoticed or unresolved for too long. Traditional… Read More »Automated Penetration Testing: A Deep Dive

What is Continuous Automated Penetration Testing

What is Continuous Automated Penetration Testing?

What is Continuous Automated Penetration Testing? Table of Contents Definition of Continuous Automated Penetration Testing (CAPT) Key Components of CAPT Automation in Penetration Testing Continuous Monitoring Vulnerability Management Benefits of CAPT Real-Time Risk Assessment Faster Response to Threats Cost-Effectiveness CAPT vs. Traditional Penetration Testing Frequency and Timing Depth of Testing Cost Implications Implementing CAPT in… Read More »What is Continuous Automated Penetration Testing?

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