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Ultimate Guide to Offensive Security

Security measures like firewalls and scanners, which are parts of defensive security, may help protect against known exploits, but they are ineffective against the constant barrage of new exploits. Offensive security measures are the only methods that help companies find and patch new exploits. As such, offensive security is a necessary component of a robust security strategy. Without it, a company can’t stay ahead of threat actors.

In this guide, we cover the basics of offensive security:

  • What is offensive security?
  • Why is offensive security important?
  • How you can get started with offensive security with limited time, resources, and money?

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