Re: Independent comparison of penetration testers: update

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From: Alan Streetfield
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 00:00

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Here's a quick update on my search for a good penetration
testing service.

I've had a disappointing response so far to my request for
independent comparisons of Internet security testers posted
a couple of weeks back.  Almost all posts and Emails were
from people pushing their own product - all claiming to be
"the best", without any evidence to support this boast.

Doesn't anyone know of a comparitive study or review of this
topic, or is it just that pentesting is still in it's infancy
and isn't yet mainstream enough for people to bother with
comparisons?

Anyway, to repeat my request: I'd like to hear from anyone
with knowledge (good or bad) about penetration testing services.
I'd especially like to hear from anyone who can compare different
providers.  However, I don't want any more "we are the best" type
plugs!

Alan

In article <7iulo6$kbo$1@nnrp1.deja.com>,
  alan_streetfield@my-deja.com wrote:
> I need to commission a security test (penetration test) of my
> company's Internet connection, and I'm looking for a comparison
> of the various penetration testing services that are available.
>
> [snip]

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From: Alan Streetfield <alan_streetfield@my-deja.com>
Subject: Re: Independent comparison of penetration testers: update
Date: 1999/06/13
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