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05 Dec 2016Using NowSecure for automated mobile app testing
As an independent information security consultant, I'm always looking for good testing tools to rely on for my work. These tools, such as vulnerability scanners, network analyzers/proxies, and related manual analysis tools, are not the be-all-end-all answer for uncovering security weaknesses, but they are a very important aspect of what I do. Be it more generic vulnerability scans, a targeted penetration test, or a broader, more in-depth, security assessment, I ...
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17 Nov 2016
Careers in information security, dealing with ransomware, and more
With the field information security as popular as ever, I thought this would be a good time to share some pieces I've written on breaking into the field along with a few more on information security leadership. Oh, and I've thrown in a couple of pieces and a webcast on ransomware since that's a big deal these days. Enjoy!10 Tips for Breaking into the Infosec Field What type of organization needs ...
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21 Sep 2016
Join me along with ISACA and TechTarget today to learn about how to advance your infosec career!
I'm happy to announce that I'll be joining ISACA and TechTarget for their annual online security seminar - a day-long learning event for IT and information security professionals. My session this afternoon, which starts at 3:30pm ET, will be I Can Do versus I Have Done...Certification, Experience, and the Information Security Career Path. You can register by clicking the image or via this link: http://www.bitpipe.com/data/document.do?res_id=1469026420_560 I hope to ...
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19 Sep 2016
People Behaving Badly and information security’s tie-in
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to the Bay Area in California to record an information security video (thanks Intel and TechTarget!). Of course, I couldn't travel across the country and not see the sights of San Francisco. A most excellent highlight of the trip was for my son and I to meet television and social media celebrity, Stanley Roberts. My son is a huge fan of Stanley's, ...
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19 Sep 2016
What, exactly, is reasonable security? The state of California knows!
With all that's happening in the world of information security, it seems that there's never enough regulation. From to HIPAA to the state breach notification laws to PCI DSS and beyond, there are rules - and guidance - around every corner. Oddly enough the breaches keep occurring. As if what we've been told up to this point is not reasonable enough. Some people, mostly federal government bureaucrats and lawyers who ...
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09 Sep 2016
How to (finally) get your information security program on track
Here's some of my latest content...this time on running a well-oiled information security program. Enjoy!Core reasons why information security programs failHow to stick to your IT security planIt takes more than resolve to manage an effective security programThe one thing that criminal hackers have on their side that you don't Setting and achieving realistic information security program goals for 2016Waiting until the last minute to implement long-term security measuresIT turnover ...
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24 Aug 2016
A WordPress security resource for you: WP Security Audit Log
WordPress has had its fair share of security flaws over the years. Arguably more than any other mainstream platform. A quick search of 'wordpress' at the National Vulnerability Database returns over 1,100 published vulnerabilities as old as 2004 and several as recent as this month. Despite all of the security issues, WordPress is a highly-popular platform for businesses and individuals alike to create their online presence.There are a lot of ...
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12 Aug 2016
Penetration Testing and Security Assessment Essentials…Don’t ignore this stuff.
Want tips on how to perform better security assessments and penetration tests? Here you go:What are the most important security testing basics?Determining your scope of security testingBest Practices and Tips for Choosing Application Security Testing ToolsWhy ALL of your Web applications need security testingIt can be dangerous assuming a vulnerability is not a vulnerabilityWhat constitutes a “critical” security flaw?Rely on data center audits alone and you’ll get hit eventually What ...
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28 Jun 2016
Email phishing expertise: Lack of skills or just a lackadaisical approach to security?
I can't think of any current security test that's more important than email phishing. Yet, it seems that so few organizations actually include this phishing as part of their ongoing information security assessments and penetration tests. I suppose that's why we keep hearing about all of the Cryptolocker infections and crazy statistics being published by Verizon, Ponemon and others. Here are some articles that I have written that can help ...
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05 May 2016
Twitter hack–NFL draft consequences
I recently received this press release regarding Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil's Twitter account and how it affected his NFL draft:Amazing.Will someone please tell me how the consequences of basic security weaknesses surrounding social media, passwords, and malware do not impact us all personally and professionally....
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Client Testimonials
“A business associate referred our company to Principle Logic when we were seeking a resource to perform vulnerability /penetration testing for our external and internal networks. We found Kevin Beaver to be professional, well informed, and easy to work with. His testing did not disrupt our networks, and his progress updates were timely.
His final report was very thorough and included security recommendations for our network environment. The executive leadership was so impressed with Kevin’s security expertise, they have extended their agreement to continue to perform periodic testing. We highly recommend Kevin Beaver and Principle Logic as a resource for network security testing.”
(IT managed services firm)
Kevin has written/co-written 12 books on information security including one of the best-sellers of all time:
