Episode #23 - Penetration Testing: What You Need to Know (Part 4)

This week in the final part of our Penetration Test Mini-Series, the guys discuss the realities of automated vs. manual penetration tests and what those terms actually mean. They also talk about timeframes, approaches, and situations that seem to cause some confusion for companies undergoing their first penetration test. The team also gets into Virtual CISO Penetration Testing and the VCISO Pen Testing Requirements.

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