The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 29 - CIS Control 18: Penetration Testing

Join us as we wrap up the CIS Control series with a deep dive into CIS Control 18: Penetration Testing—a critical step for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities before attackers can exploit them. Learn the key differences between penetration testing and vulnerability scans, and find out why hiring skilled professionals (white hat hackers!) can be essential for businesses working with compliance-heavy industries like NIST or DoD contracts. Whether you're a small business owner deciding if penetration testing is worth the investment or a tech enthusiast curious about cybersecurity strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights just for you! 💡 📌 What You'll Learn: ✅ What penetration testing is (and what it isn’t!). ✅ Real-world examples of penetration testing scenarios. ✅ Why automation and AI can't fully replace human expertise. ✅ When and why small businesses might skip penetration testing. 💬 Have questions about penetration testing? Drop them in the comments! We'd love to answer them in future episodes. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe! Stay ahead of the curve with tips, tricks, and solutions tailored for business owners and Tech Champions like YOU 🎉 Shout-Outs: Special thanks to our listeners and supporters—this one's for you! 💙 Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unique-computing-solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniqueComputingSolutions YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/qputing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qputing/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniquecomputingsolutions Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6NcGAXfM2Ai6T5wQd Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-owners-it-podcast/id1768340957