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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2004

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>>	Visit our glossary for a definition of penetration testing.
>>	Submit your questions on penetration testing to expert Kevin Beaver.

On-demand webcast: Audits, assessments and penetration tests, oh my!

(19 Dec 2003)

Guest speaker Ira Winkler clears up the confusion between the different types of tests used to assess the security of an enterprise-computing network or system.

Ira's presentation addresses the practical differences between penetration testing, systems audit and vulnerability assessment. Ira also discusses the popular tools and practical methodologies used in each of these testing areas. This presentation is targeted to beginner/novice infosec professionals, though more experienced practitioners may also find it useful as a refresher.

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NEWS:
>>	Security Decisions: Think twice about hiring a 'white-hat' hacker (SearchSecurity) 01 Jul 2002
>>	Calculating ROI for pen testing (SecurityFocus) 05 Aug 2003
>>	Gartner: Pescatore comments on state of enterprise security (SearchSecurity.com) 09 Jun 2003
>>	RSA: Hacker hiring session morphs into Mitnick melee (SearchSecurity.com) 16 Apr 2003
>>	AppDetective tool secures IBM DB2 (eWEEK) 05 Dec 2002
>>	The pros and cons of ethical hacking (Asia Computer Weekly) 04 Nov 2002
>>	For the cost conscious, experts suggest no-frills security measures (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Dec 2002


ADVICE:
>>	Ethical hacking: Ten crucial lessons TIP :SearchSecurity.com expert Kevin Beaver shares ten lessons for effective penetration tests.
>>	The ethical hacker debate TIP :Ira Winkler advises against hiring hackers for penetration tests.
>>	Penetration tests defined TIP :Ira Winkler sheds some light on the purpose of a penetration test.
>>	Which ethical hacking course would you recommend? ASK THE EXPERTS : Do you know of any study that compares security courses? I'm looking for an advanced ethical hacking/penetration testing ...
>>	Considerations for hiring hacker teams for penetration testing ASK THE EXPERTS :I would like to know more about hacker teams who hire themselves out to companies to conduct permitted hacks of their ...
>>	Bolstering wireless LAN security TIP :Strengthen your WLAN security with these tools.


WHITE PAPERS:
>>	Internet Penetration Testing: A Seasoned Perspective
>>	An Overview of Network Security Analysis and Penetration Testing
>>	Broadening the Scope of Penetration-Testing Techniques
>>	Penetration Testing Guide
>>	Ethical Hacking Techniques to Audit and Secure Web-enabled Applications
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