The Abricto Podcast

Episode 3: Anatomy of a "Pentest"

Brent Brackin & Cornel Du Preez Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode, we discuss the "anatomy" of a pentest. When people refer to a "pentest", what does that level of effort actually look like? Are all pentests equal? Some other topics we discuss include: 

- What's the difference between a pentest and a vulnerability assessment?

- What comes after a pentest?

- What are the deliverables a client should expect?

- What goes wrong in many pentests?

- How do you distinguish a quality pentest firm from a shady firm? 

- What questions should you be asking your pentest vendors?