In today’s cybersecurity landscape, CISOs must view penetration testing as a strategic necessity, not just a compliance task. It helps identify vulnerabilities, informs risk management, and enhances organizational resilience. By defining objectives, leveraging expertise, integrating with risk management, and adopting advanced techniques, penetration testing can effectively protect assets and align with business goals while adapting to emerging threats.

Implementing this privileged access model is challenging, but worth the effort
Healthcare organizations should enhance defenses against ransomware by implementing a secure-by-design model, according to experts like Erik Decker of Intermountain Health. This approach requires strong