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Pen Test Nightmare: The Arrest That Shook Cybersecurity to Its Core
Five years ago, two pen testers were arrested during a courthouse pen test, sparking a legal debacle. Join Becky Bracken and Kelly Jackson Higgins from Dark Reading as they revisit this “Pen Test Arrest” saga with the key players. Dive into the incident’s impact and…
Hot Take:
So, breaking and entering is cool as long as you have a contract, right? Maybe not if the sheriff didn’t get the memo. Moral of the story: always double-check who “owns” the courthouse before you bust out the cutting board from Walmart!
Key Points:
- Two cybersecurity professionals were arrested in 2019 while conducting a legally authorized penetration test at a courthouse.
- The incident sparked a years-long legal and professional ordeal involving multiple parties, including law enforcement and their employer, Coalfire.
- The controversy highlighted the complexities and risks of physical penetration testing, particularly around legal jurisdiction.
- The case had significant implications for the cybersecurity community, prompting changes in how penetration tests are conducted and communicated.
- Despite the ordeal, the cybersecurity community rallied in support, leading to new protocols and increased awareness of the importance of these tests.
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