
Episode 23: Offensive Security Testing Part 4 - External Pentesting
The Cyber Threat Perspective
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The Crucial Role of OSINT in Penetration Testing
This chapter explores the significance of external penetration testing and the necessity of a standardized framework for effective security assessments. It emphasizes the process of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, particularly for law firms, dissecting techniques to discover vulnerabilities along with the potential risks posed by easily accessible information. The discussion also highlights the strategic balance organizations must maintain between leveraging public information for marketing purposes and safeguarding against social engineering attacks.
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