What is penetration testing? | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (ep. 10)

Have you ever thought about what it’s like to legally hack for a living? Dive into the world of ethical hacking and discover how white-hat hackers play a crucial role in helping organizations enhance their security measures.

Imagine if your job involved breaking into computer systems, social engineering to obtain passwords, and even physically infiltrating buildings on a regular basis. This is the reality for penetration testers, also known as ethical hackers, who are tasked with thinking like cybercriminals to identify and patch security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.

Join Becks in this episode of the Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast as she sits down with ESET penetration testers Tomas Lezovic and Pavol Michalec to explore the thrilling world of ethical hacking. They address key questions such as:

  • Why do some organizations hesitate to enlist the help of third-party pentesters?
  • Are businesses still neglecting fundamental security practices?
  • Which industries and devices are most in need of penetration testing?
  • How can you pursue a career in ethical hacking?
  • How can something as simple as a ladder be used to breach an organization’s defenses?

Don’t miss out on a live demonstration of a replay attack utilizing one of the latest hacking tools.

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