IT_Security

  New York businesses are under growing pressure to prove that their cybersecurity controls actually work—not simply that security policies exist. A vulnerability scanner may identify outdated software. A DAST solution can test a running web application. A penetration test can go further by attempting to exploit weaknesses and determine how far an attacker could realistically go. The problem is that these services are often marketed as interchangeable. They are not. For a New York business, the right choice depends on what you need to protect, what your customers expect, what regulations apply to your organization, how exposed your applications are, and whether you need automated visibility, human-led validation, or both. Under the New York SHIELD Act, businesses that maintain private information of New York residents must implement reasonable safeguards, including technical safeguards such as assessing risks and regularly testing and monitoring the effectiveness of key controls, s...