Abstract: Understanding your systems and network vulnerabilities has become crucial in the current digital landscape, where cyber threats are evolving rapidly. A proactive security approach is a way forward where organizations must identify and mitigate IT infrastructure vulnerabilities before a malicious hacker can discover and exploit them. The webinar series “Guide to Penetration Testing” aims to equip its audiences with all the needed knowledge about pen testing operations, from technological concepts to compliance know-how. As an introductory part of the series, the current webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to penetration testing and discusses its importance. The webinar also aims to provide insights into pen -testing fundamentals, such as methodologies, tools, techniques, and much more. Join us as we delve into understanding how this proactive approach to security can enable the resilience of security infrastructure for businesses across the globe.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding the need for penetration testing in the current threat landscape
- Introduction to pen testing essential: Required skills and knowledge
- Overview of penetration testing process and approach
- Understanding tools and techniques involved with penetration testing
- Best practices for implementing effective pen testing strategies
Speaker:
Rodney Gullatte, Jr.,Certified Ethical Hacker, and CEO, 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 “Pen Testing” 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. Rodney 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 alumni 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 most 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.
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