Proving Compliance and Security Effectiveness Through Pen Testing

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This is a podcast episode titled, Proving Compliance and Security Effectiveness Through Pen Testing. The summary for this episode is: <p>Many companies start penetration testing to address compliance requirements. However, it can also provide valuable insights beyond just meeting standards.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jara Rowe</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhpham11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anh Pham</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-annechino/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christina Annechino</a> from Trava to talk about how pen tests uncover hidden risks and strengthen your cybersecurity. They explain compliance frameworks, typical pen test schedules, and common mistakes to avoid.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Compliance frameworks and their pen test requirements</li><li>The different types of penetration testing</li><li>How to prepare your environment for a successful pen test</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode highlights:</strong></p><p>(00:00) Today’s topic: Penetration Testing and Compliance</p><p>(03:42) Pen testing compliance frameworks</p><p>(05:46) The difference between vulnerability scans and pen tests</p><p>(09:11) How often to conduct pen tests</p><p>(11:04) Qualities of a good penetration testing vendor&nbsp;</p><p>(14:34) Making pen testing work on a budget</p><p>(16:49) Scoping mistakes that limit test outcomes</p><p>(18:53) Using pen tests to improve overall cybersecurity</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the host:</strong></p><p>Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jararowe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@jararowe</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the guest:</strong></p><p>Anh Pham’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anhpham11/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@anhpham11</a></p><p>Christina Annechino’s LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-annechino/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@christinaannechino</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Trava:</strong></p><p>Website - <a href="http://www.travasecurity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.travasecurity.com</a></p><p>Blog -<a href="http://www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog</a></p><p>LinkedIn - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/travasecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@travasecurity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@travasecurity</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to a related episode:</strong></p><p>Unveiling Vulnerabilities: The Power of Pen Testing - <a href="https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/unveiling-vulnerabilities-the-power-of-pen-testing-in-cybersecurity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/unveiling-vulnerabilities-the-power-of-pen-testing-in-cybersecurity/</a></p>
Today’s topic: Penetration Testing and Compliance
01:13 MIN
Pen testing compliance frameworks
02:04 MIN
The difference between vulnerability scans and pen tests
02:15 MIN
How often to conduct pen tests
01:15 MIN
Qualities of a good penetration testing vendor
03:13 MIN
Making pen testing work on a budget
02:16 MIN
Scoping mistakes that limit test outcomes
01:51 MIN
Using pen tests to improve overall cybersecurity
03:03 MIN
Penetration testing for compliance certification
00:21 MIN
Vulnerability scans VS pen tests
00:28 MIN
Conduct penetration tests annually
00:34 MIN
What to look for in a pen test vendor
00:24 MIN

DESCRIPTION

Many companies start penetration testing to address compliance requirements. However, it can also provide valuable insights beyond just meeting standards.


In this episode, host Jara Rowe sits down with Anh Pham and Christina Annechino from Trava to talk about how pen tests uncover hidden risks and strengthen your cybersecurity. They explain compliance frameworks, typical pen test schedules, and common mistakes to avoid.


Key takeaways:

  • Compliance frameworks and their pen test requirements
  • The different types of penetration testing
  • How to prepare your environment for a successful pen test


Episode highlights:

(00:00) Today’s topic: Penetration Testing and Compliance

(03:42) Pen testing compliance frameworks

(05:46) The difference between vulnerability scans and pen tests

(09:11) How often to conduct pen tests

(11:04) Qualities of a good penetration testing vendor 

(14:34) Making pen testing work on a budget

(16:49) Scoping mistakes that limit test outcomes

(18:53) Using pen tests to improve overall cybersecurity


Connect with the host:

Jara Rowe’s LinkedIn - @jararowe


Connect with the guest:

Anh Pham’s LinkedIn - @anhpham11

Christina Annechino’s LinkedIn - @christinaannechino


Connect with Trava:

Website - www.travasecurity.com

Blog - www.travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/blog

LinkedIn - @travasecurity

YouTube - @travasecurity


Listen to a related episode:

Unveiling Vulnerabilities: The Power of Pen Testing - https://travasecurity.com/learn-with-trava/podcasts/unveiling-vulnerabilities-the-power-of-pen-testing-in-cybersecurity/