A risk-based formula for security testing

Identify critical assets and test according to real-world threats and business risk

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Why do we need a new formula for testing?

The tools and processes used in modern system design and development are exponentially increasing the number of assets organizations must identify, manage, and secure. This is an opportunity to rethink the formula for security testing, so it addresses the real risk and impact of an attack, while being regulation compliant.

In this whitepaper, we’ll break down the process involved, explaining how to harden your operations and improve resilience by aligning security spend with real risk. The approach gives rationale to your testing program, both in defining which assets to prioritize for testing and how to test them…

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