Abstract: With organizations expanding their digital presence globally, compliance for data protection is becoming increasingly important. Through the proactive penetration testing approach, vulnerabilities within these data systems can be identified and fixed even before malicious actors can exploit them. However, the scope and limitation of pen testing capabilities are strictly regulated by ethical and legal considerations. As part of the series ‘Guide to Penetration Testing,’ this webinar explores the challenges and practices associated with legal and ethical aspects that penetration testers need to consider. From understanding the legal frameworks that govern penetration testing to authorization and disclosure, the webinar will discuss the approach to maintaining systems and data integrity and avoiding legal pitfalls. Additionally, it aims to equip security professionals, pen testers, and ethical hackers with the knowledge needed to conduct penetration tests responsibly and legally. Attendees will also gain valuable guidance to help them perform penetration tests that strengthen security and uphold the highest standards of legal and ethical responsibility.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding how to define methodologies and the scope of penetration testing
- Developing and integrating a legal framework to govern penetration testing
- Best practices for ethically conducting a penetration test
- Common legal pitfalls to avoid while conducting a penetration test
- Balancing holistic security and authorization via pentesting
Speaker:
Rodney Gullatte, Jr., Certified Ethical Hacker and CEO of Firma IT Solutions
Bio: Rodney Gullatte, Jr., is a community leader, US Air Force veteran, certified ethical hacker, certified chief information security officer, certified network defense architect, and has another 13 certifications. He is the CEO of Firma IT Solutions, which provides penetration testing facilities for private companies that currently have internal IT/Cyber support or are outsourcing their IT/Cyber services. With a background in information technology and cybersecurity that includes the Department of Defense, retail, healthcare, casinos, utility companies, and more, Rodney has developed Firma IT Solutions to bring this enterprise pen testing service to businesses in the Pikes Peak Region and across the World, Colorado Springs, CO, is his 5th community as a military family. In the short span of 9 years, Rodney established himself in Colorado Springs as a transformational business and community leader. His latest accomplishments are becoming the first Black President of the Rotary Club of Colorado Springs (2020-2021), winner of Colorado Springs Business Journal Best in Business 2017 and 2023 #1 Cybersecurity Company, recipient of the Colorado Springs Business Journal Rising Stars Class of 2018 award, winner of the 2020 Mayor’s Young Leaders Award in Technology and Sustainability, winner of the 2020 Front Range Power Connectors Networker of the Year, founder of the Colorado Springs Black Business Network and the winner of Small Business Week 2019 Veteran Business Owner of the Year. He is the immediate past President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, and the National Cybersecurity Center. He is an alumnus of the inaugural Colorado Springs Mayor’s Civic Leaders Fellowship, Colorado Governor’s Fellowship Class of 2022, and Colorado Springs Leadership Institute Class of 2019. He is currently an Honorary Commander of the US Air Force Academy. He is one of 50 people globally to be honored as a 2023 EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer Hall of Fame Award Winner.
