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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we’re busting some of the dangerous myths around penetration testing - and why relying on outdated or misunderstood approaches could be putting your organisation at serious risk. What’s the difference between a vulnerability scan and a true penetration test? How can organisations actually tell if a pen test was effective? How often should we pen test? Featuring - Matt Dobinson, Head of Security Consulting at The Missing Link. Matt’s not only a CREST advisory board member but also trained in red teaming and adversary emulation with the SANS Institute.Matt has helped hundreds of organisations improve their security posture across software, networks, people, and process. Host - Matt Summerill brings a wealth of experience from his career in radio broadcasting and political communications. As the founder of a successful media company, Matt has produced hundreds of podcasts, featuring leading experts from fields including cybersecurity, medical compliance, and medical research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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