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Penetration Testing Best Practices During Financial Mergers And Acquisitions
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Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect

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Pentesting

Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses

Cost Of A Retail Data Breach
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Discover the true cost of a retail data breach and why regular penetration testing is

Most Common Pentest Findings
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Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps

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

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Protect your small business with our 7 essential cybersecurity tips. Learn about employee training, system

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Find out why you need to protect your business against zero-click malware. Discover the best

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Discover how AI is transforming enterprise cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, proactive defence, and pentest

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Learn what MFA fatigue is, why it poses a security risk, and discover practical steps

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Learn how to build effective cybersecurity policies for your small business. Practical steps to protect

Saas Cybersec
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Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive

Blue Banner Reads: &Quot;Employee Spotlight: The Changing World Of Cyber Sales&Quot;
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Duncan Butchart, VP of Sales at OnSecurity, shares insights into his 25-year career journey, the

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how enterprise businesses can tackle remote working cybersecurity risks with pentesting, clear policies, and

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover 5 effective ways to protect your business from deepfake scams, including employee training, testing

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Pentesting

Discover the top 5 CREST-accredited penetration testing service providers in the UK, and find out

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News and Industry Trends

Learn how Mike Oram, VP of engineering at OnSecurity, taught himself coding, and how to navigate coding in the age of AI.

Title Banner Reads: &Quot;What Is Api Penetration Testing? Everything You Need To Know&Quot;
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Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s security posture.

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The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.

A Blue Banner Reading &Quot;Introducing The Threat Intelligence Tool By Onsecurity&Quot;
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Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritising threats

In The Know: Top Saas Cybersecurity Threats In 2023
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Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive measures to safeguard data and systems.

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Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials and access AWS S3 buckets, showcasing cybersecurity risks.

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Delve into an overview of 2021’s significant data breaches. Explore the most notable incidents and learn from them for better data security practices.

New Feature Instant Booking
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Discover OnSecurity’s innovative approach to penetration testing. Our client-collaborative efforts have streamlined booking to just 5 minutes for efficiency.

New Feature Slack Api
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Experience real-time communication with your penetration test testers during the testing process for enhanced collaboration and continuous timely updates.

Theteam
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Look into IT Security through the eyes of a pen-tester. We’ll uncover the inner workings and provide in-depth insights for a comprehensive understanding.

Computer Virus
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Unveiling the origins of the first PC virus prank. Dive into the history of pioneering cyber mischief and understand the Elk Cloner Virus in OnSecurity’s blog.

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Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.

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Understand the Power of Secure Code: Enhance Business Security with Proactive Code Audits. Discover vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, and build trust.

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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

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Learn about spoofing in cyber security, how it works, common types, and how businesses can detect and protect against this growing cyber threat.

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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.

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Learn how iOS penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities in your mobile apps, ensuring robust security and protecting user data on Apple devices.

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What are the differences between ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2? How can I choose the right cybersecurity framework for my organisation?

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Ensure your Open Banking APIs meet regulatory standards with robust security testing. Learn key methods, risks, and compliance best practices.

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Discover the top 10 fintech app security vulnerabilities found in 2025, plus practical fixes to help your team improve security and reduce cyber risk.

What Is Hashing In Cyber Security?
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Learn the essentials of hashing in cyber security, its importance, and practical applications. Discover how it protects data integrity—read more now!

Penetration Testing Best Practices During Financial Mergers And Acquisitions
News and Industry Trends

Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect data, and support due diligence during M&A deals.

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Pentesting

Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses secure. Uncover which factors affect pentesting frequency.

Cost Of A Retail Data Breach
News and Industry Trends

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.

Most Common Pentest Findings
News and Industry Trends

Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps to take to remediate them.

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Pentesting

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.

Blue Banner Image Reads &Quot;How To Implement Secure Software Development Cycles&Quot;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Build a secure software development cycle: integrate pentesting & shift security left. Guide for security leaders & developers.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Smishing, a form of cyber-attack that uses SMS messages to deceive victims, is on the rise. By exploiting human trust,

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Exploring Cloud Security: Risks, Regulations & Remedies. Learn from incidents & strategies for robust cloud protection in an evolving digital landscape.

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Discover how to mitigate financial risks from subdomain takeovers. Learn strategies to safeguard against reputational damage and data breaches.

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Explore SSDLC stages: From planning to deployment. Learn how to secure web apps effectively with OnSecurity’s solutions.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

How would we define Cybercrime? What do you imagine when you think of a cybercriminal? Do you envision an erratic,

Banner Image Reads &Quot;Typosquatting And The Impact It Can Have On Your Business&Quot;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

The risks of typosquatting and its implications for online security. Explore cybercriminal tactics, real-world cases, and protective measures for your brand.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security, achieving ISO certifications, and prioritizing threats.

Essential Cybersecurity Checklist 2023
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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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Learn how external vulnerability scanning can support your organisation in achieving operational resilience in this blog.

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;The Best Practices For External Vulnerability Scanning&Quot;
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Delve into an effective external vulnerability scanning strategy and adopt best practices. This guide offers a very comprehensive understanding of the role they play.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New report reveals increasing cyber threats to drilling rigs, potentially leading to severe safety incidents. Understand the emerging vulnerabilities.

Blue Image Banner Reads: &Quot;What Is Triple Extortion Ransomware? Here'S What To Look Out For&Quot;
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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.

Phishing Biggest Cyber Threat
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

New research shows the prevalence of email phishing as the top cyber threat, tricking firms into revealing information through reputable sender disguises.

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