Originally published on ITProPortal.com. Excerpt: Covid-19 and the rise of remote working has forced cybersecurity organizations to rethink how they approach penetration testing. According to a new report from cybersecurity firm Core Security, more than a quarter (28 percent) of businesses have increased pen testing, while almost half (45 percent) placed greater emphasis on network security...

Originally published on The Daily Swig. Excerpt: The rapid shift to a work-from-home model caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has ramped up penetration testing in enterprise environments, but questions remain over whether or not current test rates go far enough. The second annual Penetration Testing survey, published on Thursday by Fortra's Core Security, includes insight provided by 300...

MINNEAPOLIS (March 18, 2021)— Core Security, a Fortra Company, today announced the results of its annual penetration testing survey, with 85 percent of cybersecurity respondents reporting they pen test at least once per year. This finding is part of the more extensive 2021 Penetration Testing Report, which reveals that pen testing plays an essential role within organizations as part of a robust...

MINNEAPOLIS (FEBRUARY 3, 2021)—Fortra (formerly Fortra), announced today the acquisition of Digital Defense, a leader in vulnerability management and threat assessment solutions. Digital Defense’s cloud-native vulnerability scanning engine gives organizations in healthcare, legal, financial services, and other industries the ability to proactively detect infrastructure security gaps and take...

Streamlined deployment and new functionality makes IGA software a reality for SMBs MINNEAPOLIS (September 22, 2020)—Core Security, a Fortra Company, today announced the availability of its enterprise-level Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) software with tailored functionality to address the specific needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This new offering reduces...

Singapore (Aug 13, 2020)—Tindo Pte Ltd, a leading Cyber Security System Integrator in ASEAN, today entered into a partnership with Core Security, a Fortra Company. The partnership allows Tindo to offer Core Security’s leading-edge identity, cyber threat prevention, and penetration testing solutions in Singapore. Terence Siau, CEO and Co-Founder of Tindo said, “We are always seeking to form...

MINNEAPOLIS (August 5, 2020)—Core Security, a Fortra Company, today announced a new version of its award-winning penetration testing software Core Impact. This version adds flexible licensing, a more frequent, streamlined release process, and new product features to increase convenience and usability. The new licensing option offers greater flexibility and mobility, allowing users to seamlessly...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 26, 2020)—Fortra today announced that Cobalt Strike is releasing version 4.1 of its software for adversary simulations and red team operations. This latest version introduces Beacon Object Files, evades Export Address Filtering-like shellcode detection techniques, and expands user-facing protocol flexibility in its peer-to-peer communication features. Cobalt Strike, acquired by...

MINNEAPOLIS (June 8, 2020)—Fortra announced today that its native virus protection software Powertech Antivirus has expanded to include coverage for IBM LinuxONE and Linux on IBM Z. This new addition means customers now have the ability to protect their Linux on Z or LinuxOne infrastructures from viruses, worms, Trojans, and other complex malware with the only commercially available antivirus...

Originally published on e-spincorp.com. Excerpt: E-SPIN Group of Companies, an enterprise cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application security management services company, headquartered in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong, today entered into a partnership with Core Security, a Fortra Company. The partnership allows E-SPIN to offer Core Security Identity, Cyber Threat, and Pen Testing...

"An Innovative and Business-Friendly Approach to Access Governance" MINNEAPOLIS (June 18, 2018)–This week Core Security was named as a leader in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Access Governance and Intelligence. In addition, we’re proud to report our product was named as a leader in three categories – Product, Innovation, and Overall Leader for its secure and innovative solutions that...

Originally published on PlexTrac.com. Excerpt: We at PlexTrac are very excited to announce that in our latest update we have added the ability for users to parse Core Impact exports! With their recent acquisition of Cobalt Strike, Core Security continues to advance their capabilities and we are excited to offer this new integration. ...

Originally published on InformationSecurityBuzz.com. Excerpt: The Marriott International hotel chain has fallen victim to its second major data breach in as many years, after information of 5.2 million guests was accessed using the login credentials of two employees at a franchise property. Compromised information may involve contact details, including postal and email addresses and phone...

Originally published on americaninno.com. Excerpt: Local software development firm Fortra (formerly Fortra), announced Wednesday that it has acquired Cobalt Strike, a penetration-testing solution that enables companies to emulate the tactics of hackers to identify security weaknesses. Cobalt Strike is a product developed by Strategic Cyber LLC, a Washington, D.C.-based company that creates...

Originally published on BizJournals.com. Excerpt: Fortra has bought Strategic Cyber LLC, an "ethical hacker" that does business as Cobalt Strike, in the Eden Prairie company's latest move to beef up its cybersecurity presence. Cobalt Strike will be paired with Fortra's existing Core Security business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read full article > ...

Originally published on ITJungle.com. Excerpt: Penetration testing, or ethical hacking, is growing in popularity as organizations seek to solidify the security of their servers. Open systems platform, like Linux and Windows servers and cloud resources, are the most common targets for penetration testing services, and are widely available in the IT security business. But for companies that house...

Originally published on AppDeveloperMagazine.com. Excerpt: Core Security announced the release of Core Mobile Reset 1.0. With the introduction of this solution update, enterprise security teams will now be able to resolve immediate threats with prognostic analytics applied to the big identity and access data, while also enhancing organizational efficiency. Read full article > ...

Originally published on SCMagazine.com. Excerpt: Core Security Event Manager 6.4 STRENGTHS: Event Manager is cost effective and easy to use, which makes it a particularly attractive solution to those who have never had a SIEM. WEAKNESS: We wish this solution had the ability to drill down into individual data points. VERDICT: This offering comes with a tremendous amount of intelligence and...

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 6, 2019–Fortra announced today it has acquired the Core Security assets from SecureAuth. The assets acquired from SecureAuth are industry-leading solutions for identity governance and administration, penetration testing, threat detection, and vulnerability management. The acquisition of these solutions gives Fortra's customers an expanded set of cybersecurity options that defend...

MINNEAPOLIS (March 4, 2020) –Fortra announced today the acquisition of Cobalt Strike, a leading penetration testing (pen-testing) solution that enables companies to emulate the tactics and techniques of a cyberthief in an IT network to highlight weaknesses. This acquisition complements Fortra's existing Core Security business unit by bringing together best-in-class tools and combining them with...