Forwarded From: Brian Matthews <brianmat_private> RepSec, Inc. launches Free Penetration Assessment offer SCOTTSDALE, Az - September 18, 1998 - There is a growing concern for many companies today about the security of their corporate networks, and the risks they face in connecting those networks to the Internet. While this concern continues to grow, there is still a pervading attitude of "my system wouldn't be targeted by an attacker.". This prevailing attitude leaves many businesses in their own form of a "race" condition: A race between administrators and crackers in how fast a security patch be implemented vs how fast can the security hole be exploited. The question becomes one of time. Not so much if they will be attacked, but more a question of when, and when they are - how will they know? RSI's "Free Penetration Assessment" offer allows companies to take a quick snapshot of their networks external access points. Although limited in scope, the service being offered by RSI offers the best possible marriage for companies who realize they may have a problem, but are unsure about committing resources to verify that for sure. "Many companies we talk with today, follow a handful of public forums for security information and realize there is a growing security dilemma facing their networks today," said Brian Matthews, President of RSI, "but even then, they're only seeing a portion of the bugs, exploits, and vulnerabilities circulating the net. Still, armed with that and more information, many corporate decisions makers are unwilling to commit the resources necessary for the proper safeguards and protections to their IS departments until it is too late - or there is an embarrassing or costly network compromise." The Free Penetration Assessment service being offered by RSI, provides a happy medium for both corporate and IS departments. The service is quite simple. RSI will perform a remote penetration of the company's network. If RSI is unable to penetrate the network, then there is no cost to the company for the assessment. However, if RSI network security engineers are able to penetrate the company's network, then an agreement for compensation or continued consultation would be transpire. "This is a risk-free opportunity for companies who have wanted to test their networks external security posture," said Brian Martin, CTO of RSI, "If a company has been diligent with their security, installed system patches, and maintained their corporate security policy, then this provides yet another check in maintaining their desired security level. However, if the system has been compromised, or there exists the capability of the system to be compromised, then it is better to find out about it now and limit the potential for further damage on the network. Pro-active security is essential these days." RSI security engineers have performed penetration assessment and network audits previously for government, DOD, Fortune 500, and international banking interests. For more information on RSI, or if you wish to take advantage of RSI's Free Penetration Assessment offer, please call 602.494.0473 or you may visit the RSI web site at http://www.repsec.com. -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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