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What Is A Brute Force Attack In Cyber Security?
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Learn about brute force attacks in cyber security, how they work, types, signs to watch

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Pentesting

Enhance your security posture with essential practices for effective pentest orchestration. Discover strategies that streamline

What Is Ransomware? Causes And Prevention Strategies
News and Industry Trends

Ransomware can cripple businesses by locking critical data and demanding payment. Learn what ransomware is,

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News and Industry Trends

Protect your business from phishing scams with these 5 essential tips. Learn how to avoid

Iso27001 Vs Soc-2, Type 2: An Evaluation
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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I

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Learn the key differences between penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning. Understand when to use each

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From doctor to pentester: Archana Singh’s inspiring journey into cybersecurity shows how passion and resilience

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Explore the journeys of women in cybersecurity at OnSecurity, with insights from Product Manager Beth

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OnSecurity’s CEO emphasises a merit-based hiring approach, career development, and life/work balance. By nurturing talent,

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Discover the differences between ethical hacking and penetration testing, how they protect your business from

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News and Industry Trends

Learn how Mike Oram, VP of engineering at OnSecurity, taught himself coding, and how to

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Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s

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Pentesting

Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organisation’s security posture. Understand the importance of

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Unravel the essentials of ISO 27001 certification in this blog. Explore critical insights and guidelines

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats.

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Explore the current cybersecurity AI arms race between hackers and defenders: how it’s being used, who has the edge, and what it means for the future.

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Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to their central role in national

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Discover how generative AI is transforming cybersecurity for attackers and defenders. Learn the real risks, practical defensive applications, and future trends in AI-powered security.

Pci Dss Compliance
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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU regulation framework, designed to help

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2024 has been a transformative year for the OnSecurity team, marked by progress and significant milestones. To celebrate the company’s

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In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old rules of cybersecurity, rendering traditional

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ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks in the cybersecurity industry. While

Retail Cybersecurity
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Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.

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Discover what the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for cybersecurity in the financial sector. Learn the compliance requirements, and how to prepare with penetration testing.

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With the rise of remote and flexible work policies, many employees have adopted cafes, libraries, and other public spaces as

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Conor O’Neill is not your typical CEO. In 2023 he completed an Ironman marathon. He practises archery in his spare

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For National Coding Week, we reached out to some of our software developers at OnSecurity to hear their perspective on

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Learn about the key components of hybrid cloud security and the benefits and challenges of adopting a hybrid cloud environments and setups in business.

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Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our comprehensive guide to strengthen your security framework.

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Learn about LLM prompt injection attacks and exclusive tips and tricks on prompt injection defence in our latest expert blog.

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Pentesting

LLM jailbreak guide: examples, attack types, and a practical testing checklist to identify vulnerabilities and boost model safety

Ai Red Teaming
Pentesting

Discover what AI red teaming is, why it’s essential for AI security, and how to start testing your systems for vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Best Open Source Llm Red Teaming Tools
Pentesting

Discover how AI is transforming cybersecurity. Explore how hackers exploit AI, how defenders fight back, and who holds the upper hand in today’s AI cybersecurity battle

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Discover essential LLM red teaming techniques to secure AI systems. Learn step-by-step frameworks, attack vectors & best practices.

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Pentesting

Improve DevOps infrastructure security with post-pentest insights. Learn how to turn findings into action and protect your CI/CD pipeline effectively.

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Explore the current cybersecurity AI arms race between hackers and defenders: how it’s being used, who has the edge, and what it means for the future.

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Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to their central role in national

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News and Industry Trends

Discover how generative AI is transforming cybersecurity for attackers and defenders. Learn the real risks, practical defensive applications, and future trends in AI-powered security.

Pci Dss Compliance
News and Industry Trends

Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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Pentesting

Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs can be challenging. While there’s

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External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting organisations in pinpointing vulnerabilities through

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Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.

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The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s

Zero Day
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE-2021-44228: A new high profile zero-day vulnerability affecting large number of Java applications through a vulnerable version of the widely-used library Apache log4j.

Cyber Attack Malware Virus
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have

Macbook
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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?

Hoth
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

Method Confusion
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.

What Is A Zero Day Exploit
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.

6 Ways To Spot A Phishing Email 1
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing insights on this critical cybersecurity threat.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Do you suspect a phishing attempt? Explore this guide for actionable steps on what to do next. Get assistance in handling potential phishing incidents.

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.

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