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Q&A: How certifying in-house IT staffers as cyber analysts, pen testers can boost SMB security

The Last Watchdog

A security-first mindset is beginning to seep into the ground floor of the IT departments of small and mid-sized companies across the land. Below are excerpts of our discussion edited for clarity and length: LW: What are the drivers behind SMBs finally ‘getting’ security? Stanger : It’s two things.

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How to Perform a Vulnerability Scan in 10 Steps

eSecurity Planet

Vulnerability scans play a vital role in identifying weaknesses within systems and networks, reducing risks, and bolstering an organization’s security defenses. Authentication enables the scanner to get access to additional system information to conduct a more comprehensive examination of potential vulnerabilities.