Cyber Security Articles & News

by Mitnick Security | 06.04.2025 | 10 min

Do You Know What Kind of Penetration Test Your Organization Needs?

Hackers don’t care what tools you’ve bought or which security policies you’ve put in place. They care about what still works, the one overlooked misconfiguration, the unpatched system, the employee wh...

by Mitnick Security | 05.08.2025 | 7 min

Does Your Organization Need Physical Penetration Testing?

When it comes to cybersecurity, most organizations focus on firewalls, appliances, software vulnerabilities, and email threats. But there’s a critical component often overlooked, and that’s physical s...

by Mitnick Security | 03.04.2025 | 8 min

5 Interview Questions to Ask Penetration Testing Companies

If you've never experienced a data breach, consider yourself lucky. If you have, you know it's an absolute nightmare. With cyber criminals looking for vulnerabilities, a strong cybersecurity strategy ...

by Mitnick Security | 02.26.2025 | 5 min

3 Common Penetration Test Findings You May Find Surprising

How secure is your critical data from cyber threats? If you’re not sure, a penetration test can provide the answer.

by Mitnick Security | 02.18.2025 | 8 min

Understanding Red Teaming vs. Pentesting

Online breaches are costing businesses big. With the worldwide cost of cyber attacks expected to reach $10.5 trillion in 2025, cybersecurity testing has become the new priority for forward-thinking se...

by Mitnick Security | 02.13.2025 | 7 min

Understanding the Main Types of Penetration Testing

Penetration testing, (aka pentesting), is the backbone of modern cybersecurity. But for security leaders, it often raises more questions than answers, like:

by Mitnick Security | 02.11.2025 | 5 min

The Importance of Cyber Security in Fintech

Most people have ditched their cash for debit cards, Apple Pay, and other digital payment platforms for managing their money. The convenience of going cashless is undeniable, but so are the security r...

by Mitnick Security | 08.28.2024 | 6 min

Mitnick Security Training: QR Code Cybersecurity Test

Nearly 90 million smartphone users in the U.S. alone have used QR codes on their mobile devices. By 2025, that number is projected to grow to 100 million. As people have become more comfortable using ...

by Mitnick Security | 05.23.2024 | 6 min

How to Prioritize Your Pentesting Report’s Remediation Recommendations

If you recently received a penetration test, you’re on the right track to improving your cybersecurity posture. However, you may be wondering what the next step is.

by Mitnick Security | 04.04.2024 | 5 min

Choosing a Penetration Testing Company for Mac-based Environments

Powering your business with Apple devices because of their reputable security and privacy features? You may be surprised to learn that while Apple devices are typically perceived as safer than Windows...

by Mitnick Security | 01.03.2024 | 7 min

The True Cost of a Data Breach: What You Need To Know

Data breaches are one of the most dangerous security incidents a company can experience, leaving affected organizations with negative repercussions that last well beyond the remediation period. With d...

by Mitnick Security | 10.23.2023 | 7 min

Understanding the Scope of A Penetration Test

Penetration testing puts your security systems to the test so you can see if your security framework can withstand a cyber attack.