Following the release of Core Security's 2024 Penetration Testing Report, Chris Reffkin, Fortra's CISO, shares pen testing best practices and more in an interview with itnerd. Chris discusses the role of pen testing in: • Prioritized remediation, especially when security teams aren't at full strength • Robust patch management programs • Phishing threats • Cost effective offensive security programs...

MINNEAPOLIS – Aug 9, 2023 – Global cybersecurity software and services provider Fortra today announced new integrations for its offensive security solutions that streamline capabilities for vulnerability management, penetration testing, and red teaming. Working together, the solutions apply the same techniques used by threat actors to identify and exploit gaps in an organizations’ security. With...

MINNEAPOLIS (September 1, 2022)—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Outflank, a well-regarded IT security leader with deep expertise in adversary simulation; specialist cyber security trainings; and a unique cloud-based software offering for red teams, Outflank Security Tooling (OST). Based in Amsterdam, the team of experts works with prominent financial institutions, multinational firms and...

Following the release of Core Security’s Ransomware Simulator, Mark Bell, Managing Director of Infrastructure Protection at Fortra, shares vulnerability management best practices and more in an interview with e-ChannelNews. Mark discusses: • The importance of pen testing as a vulnerability management best practice. • The different ways organizations can use pen testing • The difference between red...

MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2022 Core Security by Fortra, a leading provider of cyber threat solutions, today announced the addition of ransomware simulation to its penetration testing solution, Core Impact. Using an automated Rapid Pen Test, Core Impact users can now efficiently simulate a ransomware attack. An Increased Need to Prepare for Ransomware Attacks According to the 2023 Penetration...

MINNEAPOLIS —April 8, 2022—Fortra announced today the acquisition of Terranova Security, a leader in global phishing simulation and security awareness training. Available in more than 40 languages, Terranova Security’s platform and content incorporates gamification techniques to increase engagement and knowledge retention. This approach enables all organizations to hone employee cyberattack...

MINNEAPOLIS —March 23, 2022— Core Security by Fortra today announced the results of its third annual pen testing survey. The 2023 Penetration Testing Report identifies industry trends, top security concerns and provides a close look at how cybersecurity professionals are using pen testing in the field. • Three quarters of respondents agree that pen testing is important to their security posture •...

Excerpt: Originally published in PenTest Magazine. Written by Pablo Zurro, Cybersecurity Product Manager. "Though the never-ending challenges of cybersecurity can sometimes feel overwhelming, it does ensure that pentesters are rarely bored. In fact, one of the best parts about being a pentester is that there is always more to learn—curiosity isn’t just encouraged, it’s required. In order to foster...

Managed detection and response (MDR) forms new cornerstone of Fortra's cybersecurity portfolio MINNEAPOLIS March 9, 2022—Fortra announced today it has signed a merger agreement to acquire Alert Logic, a well-known leader in managed detection and response (MDR) services. Alert Logic works as a seamless extension of security teams, augmenting existing cybersecurity resources and technology to...

Originally published on CPO Magazine. Written by Mieng Lim, VP Product Management at Fortra. Excerpt: The past year has shown organizations that uncertainty and a transformed reality are the new normal in business. While remote work was intended as a temporary response to the global pandemic, it is now considered a regular part of the business environment—fundamentally altering the way companies...