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Practical Pentesting Advice

Written in Plain Language

If you’re looking at getting a pentest done, you have questions: Cost, timelines, scoping, what a report looks like… Many of these questions go unanswered until the sales call, but we’re here to provide some of that information before you pick up the phone. This is where we cover pricing, methodology, and what to expect, in plain language, before you ever talk to us.
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External Pentest

How to Prepare for Your External Pentest

Scheduling a penetration test means you are not waiting around for a breach to tell you where security gaps might exist within your environment. However,...

What factors impact the cost of a web application penetration test

What factors impact the cost of a web application penetration test?

This article describes the main factors we take into account when estimating the cost of a web application penetration test....
What is your penetration testing methodology?

What is your penetration testing methodology?

Learn about Secure Ideas' four-step penetration testing methodology: Reconnaissance, System Mapping, Discovery, and Exploitation in a cyclical process....
What factors impact the cost of a mobile application penetration test

What factors impact the cost of a mobile application penetration test?

This article describes the main factors we take into account when estimating the cost of a mobile application penetration test....
What factors impact the cost of an internal penetration test

What factors impact the cost of an internal penetration test?

This article describes the main factors that we take into consideration while estimating the cost of an internal penetration test....
What factors impact the cost of an API or microservice penetration test

What factors impact the cost of an API or microservice penetration test?

This article describes the main factors we take into account when estimating the cost of an API penetration test....
The Difference Between a Vulnerability Scan and a Penetration Test: Why It Matters for Compliance

The Difference Between a Vulnerability Scan and a Penetration Test: Why It Matters for Compliance

Understand the critical differences between vulnerability scans and penetration tests to ensure compliance with security frameworks and accurately assess your risk....
What factors impact the cost of an external penetration test

What factors impact the cost of an external penetration test?

This article describes the main factors that we take into consideration while estimating the cost of an external penetration test....
What factors impact the cost of Reporting

What factors impact the cost of Reporting?

This article outlines the main factors that impact the effort and cost of the reporting phase of a penetration test engagement....
What is GLBA Compliance Penetration Testing?

What is GLBA Compliance Penetration Testing?

This article describes what is included in GLBA Compliance Penetration Testing and how it helps educational organizations meet GLBA obligations....
What is the Secure Ideas engagement process

What is the Secure Ideas engagement process?

This article describes the main steps in the process for engaging Secure Ideas for penetration testing and consulting services....
What are the Tools and Rules of Engagement at Secure Ideas for Web Application Penetration Tests

What are the Tools and Rules of Engagement at Secure Ideas for Web Application Penetration Tests?

Our clients often ask about the specific tools we use during a pen-test and the rules of engagement we adhere to ensure the security and...

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