Field Notes
Straight answers on testing, insurance, and staying out of trouble.
No fear-mongering and no jargon. Just the questions Arizona business owners actually ask us, answered plainly.
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What Does a Penetration Test Report Look Like?
A penetration test report has an executive summary, findings ranked by real risk with proof, and a fix list. Here is every section, explained plainly.
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Does PCI Require a Penetration Test?
Does PCI require a penetration test? Only for some merchants. A plain-English guide to which PCI SAQ needs one, how often, and who can perform it.
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Penetration Testing vs Secure Code Review
Penetration testing vs secure code review, in plain English: what each finds, what each misses, what they cost, and which one your business actually needs.
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What Is a Secure Code Review?
A secure code review is a security-focused read of your application's source code. What it covers, what it costs, and when your business actually needs one.
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How Often Should You Scan Dependencies for Vulnerabilities?
How often should you scan dependencies for vulnerabilities? Continuously: on every build, weekly, and on new CVEs. Why, and how it differs from a pentest.
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How Long Does a Penetration Test Take?
How long does a penetration test take? For most Arizona SMBs, hands-on testing runs a few days and the full engagement about one to two weeks. What drives it.
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How Much Does a Penetration Test Cost?
How much does a penetration test cost? A plain guide to real pentest pricing, what actually moves the number, and why the cheapest quotes are usually just a scan.
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Penetration Testing in Scottsdale, AZ: What to Know
Looking for penetration testing in Scottsdale? Here is what a local pen test covers, what it costs, and how to tell a real test from an automated scan.
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Does HIPAA Require a Penetration Test?
HIPAA never says 'penetration test' by name. Here is what the rule actually requires, why most Arizona practices still get one, and what it costs.
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Does Your Cyber Insurance Require a Penetration Test?
Wondering if your cyber insurance requires a penetration test? Here is the straight answer for Arizona businesses, what carriers want, and what it costs.
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Penetration Testing in Phoenix, AZ: What to Know
Looking for penetration testing in Phoenix? Here is what a local pen test covers, what it costs, and how to tell a real test from an automated scan.
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Penetration Test vs Vulnerability Scan: The Difference
Penetration test vs vulnerability scan, explained in plain English: what each one is, when you need which, and why insurers usually want the real test.
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What Is a Penetration Test? A Plain-English Guide
What is a penetration test? A clear, jargon-free guide to how pen testing works, the types, what you get, and what it costs for a small business.