News Article
Computing: The Importance of Automation and the Trends Driving it
In this video, Stuart Sumner, Editorial Director of Computing and Donnie MacColl, Senior Director of Technical Services at Fortra, explore the trends surrounding the current state of automation and discuss how to create a successful implementation strategy for fast ROI.
Datasheet
Offensive Security - Essentials Bundle
Fortra Vulnerability Management (formerly Frontline VM™) and Core Impact are two robust security tools designed to evaluate business critical networks and infrastructure for security vulnerabilities.
Though both tools work to identify and prioritize security weaknesses, each offers unique strengths and distinct features. Fortra VM is a SaaS vulnerability management solution,...
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Offensive Security - Advanced Bundle
Core Impact and Cobalt Strike are two powerful tools that help organizations assess the security of their environments. Though they share the same goal of providing insights to help bolster security efforts, they are otherwise distinct tools with unique features.
Core Impact is a penetration testing tool, primarily used for exploitation and lateral movements in various...
Blog
What is a Vulnerability Management Program?
Mon, 07/25/2022
The Equifax breach was caused by a vulnerability. The WannaCry virus exploited a vulnerability. The stories don’t seem to end but it seems like no one is talking about how to solve this problem which is: start a vulnerability management program.
“Manage the vulnerabilities in my network? Sounds easy” well, not so much, but not so difficult that you shouldn’t be spending time...
Blog
6 Ways to Defend Yourself Against Password Attacks
Thu, 07/14/2022
Ever since Ali Baba uttered “open sesame,” thieves have been using stolen passwords to access hidden riches. In the digital world, password attacks have been and continue to be a common way for threat actors to gain access to an organization’s treasure trove of data. No matter how many emails we get from IT explaining what makes a good password, many of us still use the same...
Press Release
Forta's Core Security Introduces New Ransomware Simulator
Core Security by Fortra, a leading provider of cyber threat solutions, today announced the addition of ransomware simulation to its penetration testing solution, Core Impact. Using an automated Rapid Pen Test, Core Impact users can now efficiently simulate a ransomware attack.
Blog
Penetration Testing Frequency: How Often Should You Test?
Fri, 06/24/2022
Penetration testing has become an increasingly standard exercise, with organizations using either pen testing services or in-house teams to uncover weaknesses and assess their security posture. Many businesses want to stay proactive about securing their IT environment and find that pen testing helps them stay compliant and prove adherence to regulations or industry best...
On-Demand Webinar
Intermapper Customer Workshop
Wed, 06/15/2022
In this informative session, Kevin Jackson, Solutions Engineer, and Steve Vold, Senior Support Analyst, share tips and best practices for getting the most out of Intermapper.
Demo
Watch a Demo of Core Impact
Core Impact allows organizations to easily and efficiently conduct penetration tests, using the same techniques as today’s threat actors to assess the security of an IT environment. With an intuitive interface, security professionals can easily uncover and safely exploit security weaknesses, minimizing risk and protecting critical assets.
Core Impact can be used across vectors...
Blog
Solutions for Vulnerability Management
Fri, 04/22/2022
This guest blog from Dr. Edward Amoroso, Tag Cyber provides a high-level overview of modern advances in vulnerability management and how the Fortra cybersecurity portfolio supports this important method for addressing exploitable weaknesses in an enterprise.
Training
Whether you're evaluating Intermapper as part of our free 30-day trial or onboarding as a new user, we can help. Check out our step-by-step documentation and feature-specific webinars for a smooth, easy start to mapping, monitoring, and alerting with Intermapper.
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Intermapper User Guide: This comprehensive guide covers how to install Intermap...
Article
What is SNMP, and How Does It Work?
By Kevin Jackson on Thu, 03/03/2022
SNMP is one of the most widely accepted protocols for network monitoring. Here’s a quick summary of what is SNMP, how it works, and why it matters to network professionals.
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Fortra's Security & Automation Portfolios
Today’s IT environment is filled with the challenges of securing infrastructure despite lean resources and a mounting list of projects. Fortra strives to be your trusted partner as you simplify your strategy, consolidate your technology stack, and harden security across all aspects of your environment. Fortra offers a comprehensive approach to security and automation that...
Guide
Taking Back Control
In Taking Back Control: A Proactive Approach to Advance Your Security Maturity, learn why adhering to the motto “Prevent First, Detect Always,” is the best way to set and achieve the goals of security operations. Incorporating proactive efforts into your security strategy can serve as the first line of defense by providing significant obstacles that discourage attackers by making breaking in overly labor intensive.