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National Institute of Standards and Technology

Learn about NIST SP 800-53 and the importance of CA-8 for penetration testing. Rarefied specializes in compliance services for web applications, APIs, and networks.

NIST SP 800-53 provides a catalog of security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations. Control CA-8 recommends conducting regular penetration testing to evaluate the security posture of information systems. Penetration testing helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of security controls, and improve their overall security framework.

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