Core Security

Core Security makes offensive security and identity management software and also runs a penetration testing consultancy. The brand sits within Fortra's cybersecurity portfolio, and its tools are designed to let security teams find weak points and control who can reach what.

What Core Security offers

• Core Impact — penetration testing software that uses guided automation and certified exploits to replay real attack techniques against a client's own systems.
• Cobalt Strike and Outflank Security Tooling — red team software and evasive attack simulation.
• Event Manager — security information and event management that centralises alerts so critical events get attention.
• Powertech Antivirus — virus protection at server level.
• Identity and access management — Access Assurance Suite for provisioning and governance, Core Password & Secure Reset for self-service passwords, and Core Privileged Access Manager (BoKS).
• Penetration Testing Services — its Security Consulting Services team carries out penetration tests, security assessments and red team exercises.

Who it works with

Organisations' in-house security teams that run their own testing, monitoring and access control.

Key facts

• Parent: Fortra
• Consulting history: its consulting team has worked with clients for more than 35 years