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Why Internal Infrastructure Pen Testing Is Just as Important as External Testing

Why Internal Infrastructure Pen Testing Is Just as Important as External Testing

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Penetration testing, often called “pen testing,” is a proactive security practice that simulates cyberattacks in order to find and fix vulnerabilities before criminals can take advantage.

Posted: 2025-08-27

Navigating the Changes in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – What Your Business Needs to Know

Navigating the Changes in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – What Your Business Needs to Know

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Understanding these updates is essential for maintaining compliance and protecting your business.

Posted: 2025-08-19

How Secure Is Your Wi-Fi? Why Wireless Network Pen Testing Matters

How Secure Is Your Wi-Fi? Why Wireless Network Pen Testing Matters

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While your business might invest in endpoint protection, strong passwords, and firewalls, wireless networks are often left behind, unsecured or misconfigured.

Posted: 2025-08-11

What is Quishing? QR Code Phishing Explained

What is Quishing? QR Code Phishing Explained

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Attackers use QR codes to lure people into revealing sensitive information or to push malicious downloads onto their devices. Because these codes often slip through email security filters and don’t immediately raise red flags, quishing attacks can be devastating if they succeed.

Posted: 2025-08-05

Manual vs. automated penetration testing: pros and cons explained

Manual vs. automated penetration testing: pros and cons explained

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Cyber threats are getting smarter and more common by the day. That’s why penetration testing has become such a crucial part of protecting any modern business, giving you a chance to find the weak spots in your systems before someone else does.

Posted: 2025-07-29

Email Penetration Testing: Your Strongest Defense Against Phishing

Email Penetration Testing: Your Strongest Defense Against Phishing

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Even with good security practices in place, phishing and spoofing tactics continue to catch employees off guard—and a single mistake can have major consequences. By taking a proactive approach, you can strengthen your defenses, protect sensitive data, and cut down your risk of costly attacks like Business Email Compromise (BEC).

Posted: 2025-07-29

What is ransomware?

What is ransomware?

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Find out what ransomware is, how attacks work, and the different types of ransomware that threaten modern businesses, plus advice on how to stop them.

Posted: 2025-07-15

Pen Testing vs. Red Teaming: Which One Does Your Business Need?

Pen Testing vs. Red Teaming: Which One Does Your Business Need?

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In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences, when to choose one over the other, and how each fits into a broader security strategy.

Posted: 2025-07-07

What matters more: vulnerability scans or pen tests?

What matters more: vulnerability scans or pen tests?

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Two of the most common tools used to uncover weaknesses are vulnerability assessments (VA scans) and penetration tests (pen tests). But what’s the difference? And do you really need both? Read on to learn how you can strengthen your security posture and avoid wasting your budget.

Posted: 2025-06-18

How often should you run a penetration test?

How often should you run a penetration test?

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Cyber threats are evolving fast — and penetration testing remains one of the most effective ways to identify security gaps before attackers do. But how often should you run a pen test? 

Posted: 2025-06-11

The basics of penetration testing

The basics of penetration testing

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Penetration testing reports reveal that 93% of network perimeters are vulnerable to infiltration, making it essential to identify and address weaknesses in your IT systems.

Posted: 2025-05-29

How to get the most out of your pen test remediations

How to get the most out of your pen test remediations

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Security often feels like an uphill battle. Suppose your organization has taken foundational steps – obtaining Cyber Essentials certification and starting regular penetration testing.

Posted: 2025-05-29

 

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