DISC InfoSec blog

Programs will address diversity and inclusion, mental health and career education. “The technical content that is presented on the Black Hat stage each year is an important contribution to the industry, but we’ve found that more sensitive topics such as mental health and diversity within the information security community are often not highlighted enough,” said […]

12 desirable reasons why an organization should carry out a penetration test:  Assess potential business and operational impacts of successful attacks and determine the feasibility of a particular set of attack vectors.  Identify higher-risk vulnerabilities resulting from lower-risk vulnerabilities exploited in a particular way. To comply with security regulations or standards, e.g. ISO 27001, NIST […]

by Jamie Titchener If you have to undertake vulnerability scans or penetration tests at remote sites as part of your day-to-day activities, having to lug around a laptop and other scanning and penetration testing kit can be a real pain. Having the right tools for the job is crucial. But how can you ensure you […]

Everyone knows that a hacker by extension is always a programmer. What many don’t know though is that there is a lot more to it. It’s not just about knowing the language. A hacking is mainly defined by his curiosity to know what is otherwise not to be known. While the following books are on a […]

Penetration testing (often called “pen testing” or “security testing”) establishes whether or not the security in place to protect a network or application against external threats is adequate and functioning correctly. It is an essential component of most ISO27001 and UK public sector contracts. Why would my company need penetration testing services? In a world […]