Why your cybersecurity needs nexgen pen-testing - GDS Group

Why your cybersecurity needs nexgen pen-testing

24th August 2023

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of penetration testing or “pen-testing” in cybersecurity. Discover why traditional strategies are in dire need of an upgrade, as well as why it’s important to take an offensive approach to security. Join us as we learn from Robin Fewster, the Senior Security Testing Manager for Hargreaves Lansdown and a career pen-tester of 20+ years, who has seen the evolution of cyberattacks as the internet continues to grow. Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points

  1. What is the importance of learning from fellow pen-testers as cyber threats keep increasing and evolving?
  2. Why haven’t cybersecurity testing programs evolved the way they should, given the increasing frequency of and new approaches to cybersecurity?
  3. How can AI and automation assist in pen-testing strategies?

Get in touch

Resources mentioned in this episode

 

Stay in the loop


24th August 2023
Back to insights

Related content

View all
Security
Featured
Article

Deepfakes, phoneys and fraud: Why GenAI is changing the game for security teams

The rapid adoption of generative AI has huge implications for the security profession when it comes to the murky world of deepfake technology.
Learn more
Security
Podcast

Behind enemy lines: Hackers vs. AI security

Join us as we learn from hacker Gordon Long, Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Zoom on how hackers are using AI to their advantage.
Learn more
Security
Article

Navigating the security landscape: Key takeaways from the Digital Summit

In the evolving world of cybersecurity, gathering key industry leaders and professionals to discuss the latest trends and challenges is invaluable.
Learn more
Security
Article

Win from within: growing exceptional security professionals

Learnings from Jay Wiley at the GDS North America security summit
Learn more
IT
Stories

Pipeline generation and unlocking the c-suite for Deep Instinct

Learn more
Security
Podcast

Cyber Insurance: Are You Becoming Uninsurable?

Learn more
Security
Article

Why Talent, Not Skills, is the Key to Cybersecurity Success

We know there aren’t enough people to meet current and future cybersecurity needs. But are we focused on developing the right areas?
Learn more
Security
Podcast

Conversation With a Hacker

Welcome to season 3 of Strategy for Breakfast! We’re kicking things off with an exclusive conversation with a real-life HACKER!
Learn more
Security
Article

You Clicked a Malicious Link.Now What?

Hackers. Whether you own the company or you just work there, we’re all in their crosshairs.
Learn more