Pentest Tools Podcast: We Think We Know How to Explain the Value of a Penetration Test

Pentest Tools Podcast: We Think We Know How to Explain the Value of a Penetration Test

Hear from Bishop Fox's Alethe Denis in the first episode of Pentest Tool's 'We Think We Know' podcast to unravel the intricacies of security testing.

Hear from Bishop Fox's Alethe Denis in the first episode of Pentest Tool's 'We Think We Know' podcast to unravel the intricacies of security testing. As a seasoned offensive security pro who's breaking barriers and shattering myths, her insider stories are packed with tips on how to: navigate security quandaries, build trust in pentest engagements, and break into the industry.

Watch to learn:

  • Why penetration testing is a unique, collaborative experience specific to each business (03:30)
  • Why a pentest sits between vulnerability scanning and a comprehensive red team assessment (07:55)
  • What automation cannot replace - and where it’s actually useful (16:40)
  • Why effective communication is the crucial factor in successful engagements (24:26)
  • How to build authentic trust and develop a collaborative relationship with your clients (39:20)
  • Why skills like communication and teamwork are key to getting into and succeeding as a penetration tester (48:00)

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About the author, Alethe Denis

Senior Security Consultant

Alethe Denis is a Senior Security Consultant II at Bishop Fox specializing in red team social engineering, is always focused on giving back to the information and cybersecurity community, including her work conducting free Security Awareness Trainings and hosting workshops for people who want to get into the cybersecurity industry.

Alethe developed and owns Bishop Fox’s Tabletop Facilitation service line, designing realistic, scenario-driven exercises that help organizations stress-test their incident response capabilities.