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Discover proactive security testing: prevent breaches before they happen, enhance compliance, and secure AI/LLM systems
Move beyond one-off pentests. Learn how to build a continuous assurance programme with regular testing,
Discover how 2-step authentication secures business data from breaches. Compare MFA methods to strengthen your
Learn how supply chain attacks exploit third-party vulnerabilities and discover essential security measures to safeguard
Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery
Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering
Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social
Explore the pros and cons of public and private cloud computing to determine the best
Discover what an internal infrastructure test reveals about your systems. Gain insights to enhance security
If you’re running self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on AWS EC2, there’s a critical timing vulnerability
Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our
Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and
Discover the key differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and learn which approach is
Discover essential tools to efficiently assess your website’s vulnerabilities and enhance your website security, with
Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our
Discover how 2-step authentication secures business data from breaches. Compare MFA methods to strengthen your security.
Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our clear guide to implement effective management systems.
Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and how his role evolved beyond just writing code.
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.
Mobile devices are firmly embedded as a huge part of daily life, and therefore making sure Android apps and devices
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
Discover now how our tester skillfully exploited multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities to extract valuable data from an application’s backend databases.
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.
Highlighting a critical cybersecurity issue: Unauthorised access is inevitable wherever default credentials are used, underscoring the need for caution.
Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organization’s security posture. Understand the importance of SOC 2 compliance requirements.
A simple bug in the ‘forgotten password’ and password reset mechanism led to a malicious takeover of an entire target application. Find out how this was fixed and secured.
Explore Docker’s security aspects: Understand how taking precautions is crucial to avoid vulnerabilities in this widely-used containerization platform.
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 one of our pentesters found that client-side security controls hadn’t been enabled in our customer’s target application, allowing them to access features reserved for paying customers, as well as how we fixed it.
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.
Welcome to our Pentest Files blog series. Each blog post will present an interesting or dangerous finding one of our
Smishing, a form of cyber-attack that uses SMS messages to deceive victims, is on the rise. By exploiting human 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,
The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.
Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats. Core principles and actionable guidance.
Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritizing threats.
The best practices with OnSecurity’s cyber security checklist 2023. Identify crucial steps to protect data and systems from unauthorised access and threats.
Learn how external vulnerability scanning can support your organisation in achieving operational resilience in this blog.
Delve into an effective external vulnerability scanning strategy and adopt best practices. This guide offers a very comprehensive understanding of the role they play.
New report reveals increasing cyber threats to drilling rigs, potentially leading to severe safety incidents. Understand the emerging vulnerabilities.
Here we delve into the evolution of ransomware with OnSecurity’s article on Triple Extortion ransomware tactics that threaten not just data, but a companies reputation
New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms into revealing information through reputable sender disguises.
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.
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