Penetration tests: 10 tips for a successful program

Penetration tests: 10 tips for a successful program is an article sheds the light on some of the factors that  must be considered before conducting a penetration testing by internal team.

Also it will help developing RFP and maximizing the value of the penetration testing conducted by external consultant.

Introduction to penetration testing

Penetration testing is a method to evaluate the security of network, systems, application and computers, It can be done using internal resources or external consultants.

It is very important to be aware of different methodologies used to conduct Penetration testing as well definitions and terms, as an introduction, The following link can be useful

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetration_test

Where to start

You are responsible for securing small or medium business organization?
Too much security standards ?
Too much consultants, meetings and presentations?
Limited budget?
Not enough resources?
Frustrated ?
Do not know where or how to start ?

Soon will tell you how to start and where to start