There are a variety of different ways to assess the security integrity of the systems that process, store, or transmit your information assets. But I find it odd that this far down the cyber security road, a lot of businesses still don’t understand the basic difference between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing. I know it […]
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Sep
Sep
A successful penetration test requires good preparation with an airtight service-level contract between the customer and a supplier that helps both to achieve the ultimate goal: security. Listed in this post are some important items to include in the contract. These are by no means a full and comprehensive list but should serve to help […]
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Aug
Aug
Do you want some practical advice on how to get a better return on your security penetration testing investment? Connect with us to hear our security testing expert, Richard Hollis discuss how you can receive full benefits from your penetration testing. Download the webinar: How to Optimise Your Security Penetration Testing The session covers: The […]
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that human error caused 90% of UK data breaches in 2019, according to the ICO? Register for this free webinar and find out how to mitigate this imminent threat with current best practices and training methods for the workplace – whether that is in the office or at home. Plus you’ll get […]
Have you ever wanted to know what Holistic Security Testing involves and how it can help create a strong defence against the evolving cyber threat landscape? Download this webinar hosted by Geoffrey Bougnague and stay tuned for the last 15 minutes, when he will open the floor to you, to ask him all your security […]
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Jun
Jun
It is an undeniable fact that all applications and infrastructures are essentially in need of a penetration test. It is a known fact that humans are the weakest link in the security chain with 60% of breaches occurring from human error. Therefore, developers and administrators may find it challenging to build and configure fully secure […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are looking to book your next penetration test and your prime consideration is getting the cheapest and quickest one available, simply because you need to tick a box, then this blog piece isn’t for you. If, on the other hand, your main concern is gaining a comprehensive picture of the security of your […]
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Mar
Mar
Are you considering conducting Red Team testing in 2020? Have you ever conducted one? It’s a New Year, maybe its time for a new approach – a more holistic approach to assessing your information security controls from the perspective of an adversary. But are you ready? Simply put, Red Team testing is a methodology for […]
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Oct
Oct
The term Red Team Testing has been around for a while, its origins are from the military, wherein simple terms, team A (the Blue Team) would be tasked with defending a specified zone and team B (the Red Team) would be tasked with attacking it. Thus, highlighting deficiencies in both the Blue Team and Red […]
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Jul
Jul
The Amazon Ring Tale “Update: 29/01/2020: so far, when yet more tales of woe (usually regarding the Amazon Ring) come in I have just been adding the stories in the comments section below the original article. However, when an actual Amazon engineer, usually known for their fierce loyalty, sticks their head above the parapet and effectively […]