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Small business cybersecurity

A Practical Cybersecurity Starting Point for Small Businesses

Learn six sensible steps that can help your business reduce risk without unnecessary complexity or fear-based advice.

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Ethical hacking

How to Get Started in Ethical Hacking

Learn what ethical hacking involves, the foundations to build, and how to gain hands-on experience responsibly.

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Career development

Battling Imposter Syndrome in Cybersecurity

Understand why self-doubt is so common in cybersecurity and how to keep learning without expecting yourself to know everything.

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Cybersecurity testing guidance from Cyber Matt Technologies

Penetration testing cost

Penetration Testing Cost: What Businesses Should Expect

Understand what affects penetration testing cost, why prices vary, what a professional engagement should include, and how to compare proposals based on scope and value.

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Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning

Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning: What’s the Difference?

Learn the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, when businesses need each, and how the two approaches can work together.

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Cybersecurity testing guidance from Cyber Matt Technologies

Internal vs external penetration testing

Internal vs. External Penetration Testing: Which Does Your Business Need?

Compare internal and external penetration testing, the risks each assessment evaluates, and when businesses should consider using both.

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Cybersecurity testing guidance from Cyber Matt Technologies

How often should businesses get penetration testing

How Often Should a Business Get a Penetration Test?

Learn when businesses should schedule penetration testing and which changes or risk factors may justify testing sooner.

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Cybersecurity testing guidance from Cyber Matt Technologies

WiFi security testing for businesses

WiFi Security Testing for Businesses: What Should Be Tested?

Learn what business WiFi security testing evaluates, common wireless risks, and when a wireless penetration test can provide useful assurance.

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Cybersecurity testing guidance from Cyber Matt Technologies

What to expect from a penetration test

What to Expect From a Professional Penetration Test

See the typical stages of a professional penetration test, from scoping and authorization through testing, reporting, remediation, and retesting.

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