Every IT department faces the challenge of having to apply limited resources (headcount, technology, 3rd party assessments) against a plethora of potential security risks. Choosing wisely is often the difference between an effective security strategy and an ineffective one. With that in mind and a number of possible assessment approaches available, what benefits can be gained from an internal penetration test? First, since security terminology is often misunderstood, let’s first define internal penetration testing. An internal pen test is a … →