A Their Story conversation with Sean Martin and Pentera’s Steve Smith
Pentera, a security testing and validation company, has taken a unique and different approach to cyber security testing and validation that is helping companies identify critical risks and prioritize them for remediation. In a recent episode of the Redefining Cyber Security podcast on ITSPmagazine live from Infosecurity Europe 2023 in London, Steve Smith, area vice president for UK and Ireland and Central Eastern Europe at Pentera, sat down with host Sean Martin to discuss how Pentera is pushing the limits of traditional approaches to security testing and validation and improving their customers’ security posture.
Pentera's approach to security testing is unique in that they utilize automation to test in production-like environments, mimicking the attacker’s perspective. This approach allows Pentera to identify vulnerabilities that may not be related to CVE or have a high CVSS score. Often, these vulnerabilities can seem small or insignificant on their own, but may leave a system vulnerable to attack when combined with other vulnerabilities. By utilizing automation, Pentera is able to identify these vulnerabilities at scale, which is critical for companies that operate at speed and need to identify potential weaknesses quickly and accurately.
Another key aspect of Pentera's approach to security testing and validation is their focus on testing at speed and scale. By testing in production-like environments, they are able to catch vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers before they even have a chance to cause any real damage. This also allows companies to remediate vulnerabilities proactively and reduce overall risk. Additionally, because Pentera's approach is focused on automation, they are able to test quickly and accurately, which means that companies can identify potential risks early and avoid costly remediation efforts down the line.
Perhaps most importantly, Pentera's approach to security testing and validation provides companies with a comprehensive view of their security posture. By identifying critical risks and vulnerabilities, companies can prioritize remediation efforts and ensure that their security measures are properly aligned with their business objectives. Testing in production-like environments also allows Pentera to provide a more accurate assessment of the security controls that are currently in place, which can help companies make more informed decisions about which controls to invest in and which to modify or retire.
Guest: Steve Smith, VP, UKI & CEE at Pentera [@penterasec]
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