Penetration testing (or pen testing) is a security exercise where a cyber-security expert attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is to identify any weak spots in a system's defenses which attackers could take advantage of.

Cybersecurity best practices tend to focus more on actions that help avoid or prevent an incident. And while those things are certainly important, cyberattacks are happening more often and with more sophistication. As a result, cybersecurity incidents are now a matter of "when," not "if."

Because of this, it's a good idea to consider the steps to take during and after an incident. How do you investigate? How do you recover? How do you prove that a cybercriminal attacked your business and address the resulting impact?

The answer is simple: digital forensics and incident response (DFIR).

The adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices has exploded in recent years. However, while networked devices can increase efficiency and visibility into an organization's operations, they also come with significant security risks that broaden an organization's attack surface.

Consumer IoT devices are not known for their strong security, and long-lived OT devices may not have been designed with security in mind, introducing risk when they are connected to the network. As organizations continue to incorporate these devices into their networks, they need to balance the benefits they bring against the risks that they pose to data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Every device deployed on the corporate network expands the organization's digital attack surface due to possible coding flaws, access management issues, and other vulnerabilities. IoT security is essential to mitigating the risks that these devices pose to the organization.

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