Principle Logic, LLC Leverages Rapid7 for Efficient Security Assessments
Customer Company Size
Startup
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Rapid7 Nexpose
- Rapid7 Metasploit
Tech Stack
- Vulnerability Validation
- Security Assessment Tools
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
- Productivity Improvements
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
About The 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.
The 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.
The 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.”
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