This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test.  Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover. Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong? Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences.

This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test. Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover. Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong? Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences.

This episode delves into the world of the surprise penetration test.&nbsp; Is it a good approach or is it better to let everyone know that you are about to conduct a penetration test? i.e. if no-one knows about it, then the "attack" will be handled as it should. That is unexpected and using all the people, processes and technology that one would expect when an attack occurs...a good test of the organization's ability to respond and recover. Does the surprise attack pose problems though? What can go wrong? Listen to this episode where someone's decision to conduct a surprise penetration test had deep consequences.

Episode 2: Ep2 - The Surprise Penetration Test...be careful what you wish for!

Cyber Security, data breaches, Hackers, Chief Information Security Officers, Talking Cyber Security (formerly 'The Australian CISO') is a podcast for anyone interested in Cyber Security. Hear about data breaches, cyber news, how security personnel 'tick', how to answer questions at an interview, lessons learnt while doing the security role, how security people network, how they succeed etc. Use the email address talkingcybersec@gmail.com to make comments, pose questions or even ask to be on The Australian CISO podcast. The main presenter is Richard Heron.  Richard is an experienced CISO and has learnt many tough lessons during the many and varied Security Management roles he has held since 2002. He also holds some security accreditations as well. Richard enjoys AFL, podcasting, e-Biking and charity work.

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Cyber Security, data breaches, Hackers, Chief Information Security Officers, Talking Cyber Security (formerly 'The Australian CISO') is a podcast for anyone interested in Cyber Security. Hear about data breaches, cyber news, how security personnel 'tick', how to answer questions at an interview, lessons learnt while doing the security role, how security people network, how they succeed etc. Use the email address talkingcybersec@gmail.com to make comments, pose questions or even ask to be on The Australian CISO podcast. The main presenter is Richard Heron. Richard is an experienced CISO and has learnt many tough lessons during the many and varied Security Management roles he has held since 2002. He also holds some security accreditations as well. Richard enjoys AFL, podcasting, e-Biking and charity work.

Cyber Security, data breaches, Hackers, Chief Information Security Officers, Talking Cyber Security (formerly 'The Australian CISO') is a podcast for anyone interested in Cyber Security. Hear about data breaches, cyber news, how security personnel 'tick', how to answer questions at an interview, lessons learnt while doing the security role, how security people network, how they succeed etc. Use the email address talkingcybersec@gmail.com to make comments, pose questions or even ask to be on The Australian CISO podcast. The main presenter is Richard Heron.&nbsp; Richard is an experienced CISO and has learnt many tough lessons during the many and varied Security Management roles he has held since 2002. He also holds some security accreditations as well. Richard enjoys AFL, podcasting, e-Biking and charity work.

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