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Grading on a curve: How to assess a pentest

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Grading on a curve: How to assess a pentest

The article discusses a practical approach to penetration testing that moves away from detecting every adversary action, instead focusing on a more realistic and optimized assessment methodology for defenders.

Why it matters: Security practitioners need efficient testing methodologies to prioritize defensive efforts and understand that perfect detection is impractical; this grading approach helps teams assess pentest results more effectively.

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