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...

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 tests...

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...