The Cyber Threat Perspective Episode 88: Budgeting for Security: Optimizing Penetration Testing Investments
Apr 17, 2024
Explore the critical role of budgeting for penetration testing. Discover how to evaluate risks and compliance needs while planning. Learn tips for ensuring quality and value in pen testing services. Understand the importance of identifying public assets and the types of tests to prioritize based on organizational maturity. Communication and clear expectations with testing providers are key themes, along with practical strategies for effective remediation and validation of findings.
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Pen Testing As An Investment
- Pen tests are an investment in security posture, not just a compliance checkbox.
- They validate internal processes like asset and patch management and reveal unknown resources and gaps.
Study Before The Final Exam
- Prepare before the pen test by improving asset inventory, patching, and vulnerability management.
- Treat the pen test as a final exam and validate the controls you already have in place.
Budget Pen Tests Proactively
- Budget pen testing into your fiscal plan ahead of time to avoid mid-year squeezes.
- Decide scope and timing during budget planning so costs and effort are predictable.