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Principle Logic, LLC Leverages Rapid7 for Efficient Security Assessments

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
Applicable Industries	Professional Service Software
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance Business Operation
Use Cases	Remote Asset Management
Services	System Integration Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	Most security professionals are strapped for time. In the world of independent consultants, time is even more precious, as their clients prefer engagements to be brief while still yielding business value. Just ask Kevin Beaver, an independent information security consultant with more than 25 years of experience in IT. As the founder of Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC, Kevin specializes in performing independent information security assessments for Fortune 1000 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies, among others. For the better part of Kevin’s career, his focus has been on security. “When I graduated high school, computers were the next big thing,” he laughs. “I remember when the concept of people accessing your network first started getting attention.” Fast forward a few years, and he’s now the author of Hacking for Dummies – one of the best-selling books on information security testing that’s currently in its fourth edition. Read More
About Customer	Principle Logic, LLC is an Atlanta-based independent information security consulting firm founded by Kevin Beaver. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in IT and specializes in performing independent information security assessments for Fortune 1000 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. The firm is known for its high level of expertise and efficiency in delivering impactful security assessments. Kevin is also the author of 'Hacking for Dummies,' a best-selling book on information security testing, which is currently in its fourth edition. Principle Logic, LLC prides itself on providing high-quality work and efficient services to secure repeat business. Read More
Solution	When it comes to Rapid7, Kevin attributes his high level of engagement and positive experiences to two things. The first is the level and quality of customer support: “I was on the phone with a vendor the other day, and at one point in the conversation I thought to myself, ‘this would already have been resolved if I was on the phone with Rapid7.’” He gives top marks for responsiveness and technical expertise, attesting that Rapid7 achieves first-call resolution nearly every time and takes support cases very seriously. The other reason why Kevin is an engaged Rapid7 customer is because of the products themselves. Another valuable aspect is the vulnerability validation component. “The Nexpose-Metasploit integration is very useful,” says Kevin. “I spent years working with various security products, and at the end of the day all I wanted was to know the severity of the vulnerability and whether it was exploitable using Metasploit. It was frustratingly difficult just to get a satisfying answer to such a seemingly simple question.” Given that Kevin strives to perform client engagements as effectively and efficiently as possible, these differentiators are key. “All I have is my knowledge and my time. I need to do high-quality work and I need to be efficient in order to secure repeat business,” he explains. Part of that, of course, is having the proper skills for the task at hand – and, as a security industry veteran, Kevin undeniably has a deep breadth of industry knowledge and expertise to pull from. The other part is having the right tools at your disposal. “I strive to minimize effort and maximize results,” he says. “There can’t be any inefficiencies in the assessment. Rapid7 helps me achieve that goal.” Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Software

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Business Operation

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management

Services

System Integration

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

Most security professionals are strapped for time. In the world of independent consultants, time is even more precious, as their clients prefer engagements to be brief while still yielding business value. Just ask Kevin Beaver, an independent information security consultant with more than 25 years of experience in IT. As the founder of Atlanta-based Principle Logic, LLC, Kevin specializes in performing independent information security assessments for Fortune 1000 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies, among others. For the better part of Kevin’s career, his focus has been on security. “When I graduated high school, computers were the next big thing,” he laughs. “I remember when the concept of people accessing your network first started getting attention.” Fast forward a few years, and he’s now the author of Hacking for Dummies – one of the best-selling books on information security testing that’s currently in its fourth edition.

About Customer

Principle Logic, LLC is an Atlanta-based independent information security consulting firm founded by Kevin Beaver. Kevin has over 25 years of experience in IT and specializes in performing independent information security assessments for Fortune 1000 companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. The firm is known for its high level of expertise and efficiency in delivering impactful security assessments. Kevin is also the author of 'Hacking for Dummies,' a best-selling book on information security testing, which is currently in its fourth edition. Principle Logic, LLC prides itself on providing high-quality work and efficient services to secure repeat business.

Solution

When it comes to Rapid7, Kevin attributes his high level of engagement and positive experiences to two things. The first is the level and quality of customer support: “I was on the phone with a vendor the other day, and at one point in the conversation I thought to myself, ‘this would already have been resolved if I was on the phone with Rapid7.’” He gives top marks for responsiveness and technical expertise, attesting that Rapid7 achieves first-call resolution nearly every time and takes support cases very seriously. The other reason why Kevin is an engaged Rapid7 customer is because of the products themselves. Another valuable aspect is the vulnerability validation component. “The Nexpose-Metasploit integration is very useful,” says Kevin. “I spent years working with various security products, and at the end of the day all I wanted was to know the severity of the vulnerability and whether it was exploitable using Metasploit. It was frustratingly difficult just to get a satisfying answer to such a seemingly simple question.” Given that Kevin strives to perform client engagements as effectively and efficiently as possible, these differentiators are key. “All I have is my knowledge and my time. I need to do high-quality work and I need to be efficient in order to secure repeat business,” he explains. Part of that, of course, is having the proper skills for the task at hand – and, as a security industry veteran, Kevin undeniably has a deep breadth of industry knowledge and expertise to pull from. The other part is having the right tools at your disposal. “I strive to minimize effort and maximize results,” he says. “There can’t be any inefficiencies in the assessment. Rapid7 helps me achieve that goal.”

Impact #1	Kevin Beaver, the founder of Principle Logic, LLC, has had a highly positive experience with Rapid7, particularly praising their customer support for its responsiveness and technical expertise.
Impact #2	Rapid7's products, especially the Nexpose-Metasploit integration, have been instrumental in helping Kevin perform efficient and effective security assessments.
Impact #3	The integration allows for easy vulnerability validation, enabling Kevin to quickly determine the severity and exploitability of vulnerabilities, which is crucial for his work.

Impact #1

Kevin Beaver, the founder of Principle Logic, LLC, has had a highly positive experience with Rapid7, particularly praising their customer support for its responsiveness and technical expertise.

Impact #2

Rapid7's products, especially the Nexpose-Metasploit integration, have been instrumental in helping Kevin perform efficient and effective security assessments.

Impact #3

The integration allows for easy vulnerability validation, enabling Kevin to quickly determine the severity and exploitability of vulnerabilities, which is crucial for his work.

Benefit #1	Rapid7 achieves first-call resolution nearly every time.
Benefit #2	Rapid7 support addresses issues in a timely manner without making the customer feel like they are being transferred multiple times.

Benefit #1

Rapid7 achieves first-call resolution nearly every time.

Benefit #2

Rapid7 support addresses issues in a timely manner without making the customer feel like they are being transferred multiple times.

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Principle Logic, LLC Leverages Rapid7 for Efficient Security Assessments

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