Frequently Asked Questions

We provide a myriad of services and know getting the right support is overwhelming. Sourcing our frequently asked questions, we want to help and provide you with the service that is right for you.

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Infrastructure Penetration Testing

What is the difference between a depth-based penetration test and a coverage-based penetration test?

What does my organization gain from security testing its infrastructure?

What is the difference between internal and external security infrastructure testing?

Why perform security testing on infrastructure already protected by a firewall?

Is it necessary to plant a device within the test network so you can have access? Why can’t you just “hack in”?

Should the security testing be performed in production or pre-production environments?

Is it best practice to make our security operations team aware of the penetration test?

What type of methodology is used for infrastructure security testing?

What is the best way to prepare for infrastructure security testing?

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