Penetration Test – Out-Hack The Hackers? An Interview With Mark Manousogianis

When evaluating cybersecurity and data protection risk for our clients, the two most fundamental questions that need to be answered are:

1. How vulnerable is our organization to active cyber threats that are likely to result in significant damages and loss?
2. Where should we prioritize efforts and spending to reduce our risk to a manageable level?

While there are a number of methods that Ankura uses to evaluate risk and help answer these questions, penetration testing may provide the clearest picture of how attackers could infiltrate an organization's defenses, and carry out their mission, undetected. In this article, we interview Mark Manousogianis, who leads Ankura's penetration testing services, for insight into the benefits and challenges of testing.