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Security should be important to everyone. Our blog features articles regarding your business’ security and different aspects to consider.
Learn how Mike Oram, VP of engineering at OnSecurity, taught himself coding, and how to
Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s
Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organisation’s security posture. Understand the importance of
Unravel the essentials of ISO 27001 certification in this blog. Explore critical insights and guidelines
Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats.
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases,
Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security,
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive
Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials
Delve into an overview of 2021’s significant data breaches. Explore the most notable incidents and
Phishing emails are very common. They are spam emails that land in your inbox or
What is Email Phishing a Definition ‘Phishing’ is a cyberattack in which email is the
Protect your startup from threat with 7 key security tips. Expert insights to fortify your
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Explore these practical cybersecurity steps with OnSecurity’s guide. Make digital safety simple with seven effective
Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps to take to remediate them.
Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.
Protect your small business with our 7 essential cybersecurity tips. Learn about employee training, system updates, penetration testing, and MFA to safeguard against cyber threats and financial losses.
Discover how AI is transforming enterprise cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, proactive defence, and pentest automation.
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.
Duncan Butchart, VP of Sales at OnSecurity, shares insights into his 25-year career journey, the evolution of the cybersecurity industry, and how OnSecurity stands out with its expert team and customer-centric approach.
Learn what quishing is, how it works, and why it’s a major threat to businesses. Protect your data with OnSecurity’s penetration testing services.
Learn about brute force attacks in cyber security, how they work, types, signs to watch for, and ways to protect systems from unauthorised access and potential data breaches.
Ransomware can cripple businesses by locking critical data and demanding payment. Learn what ransomware is, how it works, and how penetration testing can help prevent attacks.
Protect your business from phishing scams with these 5 essential tips. Learn how to avoid phishing attacks and safeguard your data from cybercriminals.
What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?
Learn the key differences between penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning. Understand when to use each method for optimal cybersecurity protection.
From doctor to pentester: Archana Singh’s inspiring journey into cybersecurity shows how passion and resilience can shape new careers.
Explore the journeys of women in cybersecurity at OnSecurity, with insights from Product Manager Beth Watts on navigating and thriving in tech.
OnSecurity’s CEO emphasises a merit-based hiring approach, career development, and life/work balance. By nurturing talent, fostering a supportive workplace, and offering flexibility, OnSecurity has boosted productivity and employee satisfaction.
Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.
Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.
Roles in software engineering are becoming more popular with advances in technology and require a key set of skills. Here we run through how to become a software engineer
Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.
Learn how OnSecurity evolved from the vision of a few founders to an industry-leading pentest provider, as shared by one of its founding members.
Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and protecting user data on Apple devices.
What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?
Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods, risks, and compliance best practices.
Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to help your team improve security and reduce cyber risk.
Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how it protects data integrity—read more now!
Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect data, and support due diligence during M&A deals.
Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses secure. Uncover which factors affect pentesting frequency.
Discover the true cost of a retail data breach and why regular penetration testing is a smart, ROI-positive investment, not just a compliance requirement.
Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps to take to remediate them.
Discover the top 5 CREST-accredited penetration testing service providers in the UK, and find out what sets them apart. Uncover the best penetration testing services for your business.
This post explores each of the initial compromise methods for the TryHackMe x HackerOne CTF. Diving into the web security flaws and PHP tricks abused to gain access to the host webserver.
Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have
Apple claims that its Mac computers are well protected by in-built antivirus features, and there is no need to worry about extra security – how true is this?
Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.
Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.
Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.
Here you can discover the history and impact of MyDoom, the fastest spreading and most damaging computer virus to date, on OnSecurity’s informative blog post
Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.
Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.
CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.
Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.
Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity
Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt
Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.
7 effective strategies to improve your company’s security. Discover actionable steps to fortify your defences against cyber threats and safeguard your business.
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