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Penetration testing as a business enabler: making the case.(DATABASE AND NETWORK INTELLIGENCE: COMPANY VIEWPOINT)

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| June 01, 2009 | Frankland, Jane | COPYRIGHT 2009 A.P. Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When it comes for penetration testing I don't think I've ever met an IT Security Manager who's not had the problem of justifying their internal spend. Like most areas in IT security traditionally this is viewed as an expense and managers have had great trouble in trying to ascertain the Return on Investment (ROI). This article explores the concept of penetration testing as a business enabler and how budgets can be secured by selling the business benefit.

When IT Security Managers address penetration testing their objective is typically to manage risk, meet regulatory compliance requirements and fulfil user needs. In this area of specialism, undoubtedly there is a ...

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