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How to Build a Cheap Active Directory Pen Test Lab…

The Problem Whether you're brand new to penetration testing or have some experience under your belt, you want to have a safe environment where you can learn and practice the use, exploitation, and remediation of vulnerable software and unsafe configurations without exposing yourself or your clients' systems and network…
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What Makes a Good Penetration Test?

As I speak with clients about their penetration testing needs, it has become increasingly clear to me that most organizations are still struggling to figure out what constitutes a good penetration test and how to buy one. Cars have been around long enough that, as a society, we’ve generally agreed upon the basic stan…
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A Closer Look at the AICPA’S SOC for Cybersecuri…

Headline-making breaches. Compromised data. Regulatory Fines. Reputational damage. The threat of these consequences puts organizations under intense pressure to prove they are managing cybersecurity threats effectively and are prepared to handle an incident at any moment. With new data protection regulations like the …
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A PCI Audit for a Major Retailer

One of the largest privately held regional retail corporations in the United States, with over 10,000 staff members in more…
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6 Tips for Getting Started with CCPA Compliance

Driven by the continued rise in consumer data breaches and growing privacy concerns, California passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2018. With nearly 40 million residents and some of the world's largest companies headquartered there, California is now the fifth largest economy in the world. This regula…
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Your CCPA Compliance Starter Kit

The CCPA deadline is less than 6 months away. Jumpstart your compliance program with the Focal Point CCPA Starter Kit.
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Intro to the California Consumer Privacy Act

Download our free ebook to prepare for CCPA copliance by 2020 and get answers your biggest questions, including who is in scope, how to comply, and how the CCPA compares to GDPR.
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Strategic Cybersecurity Assessment for a Public Sc…

One of the largest public school districts in the United States, comprised of roughly 250 schools and over 200,000 students,…
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Understanding Red Team and Purple Team Assessments

Red team and purple team assessments are the ultimate test for your security defenses. This guide breaks down these new assessment types and helps you...