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Open source security testing methodology

Truth is made of numbers. Following this golden rule, Federico Biancuzzi interviewed Pete Herzog, founder of ISECOM and creator of the OSSTMM, to talk about the upcoming revision 3.0 of the Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual. He discusses why we need a testing methodology, why use open source, the value of certifications, and plans for a new vulnerability scanner developed with a different approach than Nessus.

Could you introduce yourself?

Pete Herzog: I'm Pete Herzog, Managing Director of ISECOM. I live in a small town in Catalonia just outside of Barcelona. It's also where I work part of the year. The other part of the year I work in the U.S. ISECOM is a non-profit, registered both here and in New York State, USA, with the aggressive mission to "make security make sense." Mostly that means fighting FUD and improving critical thinking skills in the realm of security which includes data and business integrity, development, safety, and trust. Many myths still surround security and only now we're starting to get enough people with open eyes making a difference. Unfortunately there are still far too many parrots out there reciting what they heard about security although it may no longer, if ever, be true or applicable. Open source security testing methodology

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