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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I
Learn the key differences between penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning. Understand when to use each
From doctor to pentester: Archana Singh’s inspiring journey into cybersecurity shows how passion and resilience
Explore the journeys of women in cybersecurity at OnSecurity, with insights from Product Manager Beth
OnSecurity’s CEO emphasises a merit-based hiring approach, career development, and life/work balance. By nurturing talent,
Discover the differences between ethical hacking and penetration testing, how they protect your business from
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
The EU AI Act sets strict rules for AI providers and users. Learn who it applies to, key risk categories, compliance steps, and what businesses must do to prepare.
OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity
Discover the top emerging AI security risks in 2026, including AI-driven phishing, autonomous agents, model attacks, shadow AI, and governance gaps.
Build a proactive cybersecurity culture. Learn how CISOs can drive lasting behavioural change, boost awareness, and reduce cyber risks
Turn penetration test results into action. Follow this step-by-step remediation checklist to fix vulnerabilities and boost security.
Learn 9 key cybersecurity metrics boards care about to prove ROI, reduce risk, and align security with business goals.
Explore the top penetration testing challenges CISOs face in 2025 and how AI-powered continuous pentesting is reshaping security assurance.
CEO explains his opinion on how AI is transforming cybersecurity. He explores how hackers exploit AI, how defenders fight back, and who holds the upper hand in today’s AI cybersecurity battle
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.
Telecommunications providers are prime targets for nation-state actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs) due to their central role in national
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.
Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.
Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.
Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU regulation framework, designed to help
2024 has been a transformative year for the OnSecurity team, marked by progress and significant milestones. To celebrate the company’s
Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making sure Android apps and devices
Penetration testing is a crucial investment in your organisation’s cybersecurity, but understanding the associated costs can be challenging. While there’s
External and internal penetration testing both exist as part of a broader cybersecurity strategy, supporting organisations in pinpointing vulnerabilities through
Firewall penetration testing is a method of locating, scoping, and penetrating a specific firewall to test an organisation’s network infrastructure.
The term “penetration testing” or “pentesting” might be familiar, but the different types available—and how each can enhance your business’s
Sometimes referred to as ‘internal infrastructure tests’, or ‘internal network tests’, internal penetration tests are the backbone of any thorough
Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture and confidently and quickly share results
What is Penetration Testing? Penetration Testing, otherwise known as “pentesting” or ethical hacking, is the beating heart of all good
Highlighting a critical cybersecurity issue: Unauthorised access is inevitable wherever default credentials are used, underscoring the need for caution.
Cloud-native security systems are transforming the way businesses protect their digital assets. Built for the cloud, these systems offer dynamic and scalable solutions to defend against evolving threats. In this blog, we’ll explore what cloud-native security systems are and why they’re essential for modern businesses.
Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organization’s security posture. Understand the importance of SOC 2 compliance requirements.
Discover now how our tester skillfully exploited multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities to extract valuable data from an application’s backend databases.
Explore our technique of using Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) to successfully retrieve EC2 credentials, demonstrating advanced cybersecurity tactics.
Unveiling the risks of exposing cloud acces keys – particularly in reference to AWS (amazon web services) keys. This article shares a real example from a recent pen test conducted by our expert testers.
Here Tristan demonstrates how to reset any user’s password by altering the password reset functionality, revealing a crucial cybersecurity vulnerability responsible for password reset bugs and consequential exploits.
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.
Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.
Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.
Smishing, a form of cyber-attack that uses SMS messages to deceive victims, is on the rise. By exploiting human trust,
Maximise your pentest impact with OnSecurity’s guide on leveraging reports to enhance your security posture and confidently and quickly share results
Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.
Discover how to mitigate financial risks from subdomain takeovers. Learn strategies to safeguard against reputational damage and data breaches.
Explore SSDLC stages: From planning to deployment. Learn how to secure web apps effectively with OnSecurity’s solutions.
Exploring Cloud Security: Risks, Regulations & Remedies. Learn from incidents & strategies for robust cloud protection in an evolving digital landscape.
How would we define Cybercrime? What do you imagine when you think of a cybercriminal? Do you envision an erratic,
Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats. Core principles and actionable guidance.
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.
Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritizing threats.
Penetration testing is a mostly manual process carried out by experienced consultants, using some of the same methods and tools a real hacker would. You decide on the scope of your test with your consultant, set your target, and your tester will get to work attempting to breach it. This blog will explore the importance of pentesting for businesses, and how to begin.
The best practices with OnSecurity’s cyber security checklist 2023. Identify crucial steps to protect data and systems from unauthorised access and threats.
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