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What Is Quishing In Cybersecurity?
News and Industry Trends

Learn what quishing is, how it works, and why it’s a major threat to businesses.

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Pentesting

Discover how AI-powered penetration testing enhances traditional methods, boosts efficiency, and strengthens your security posture,

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Learn how to save time and money on penetration testing with expert tips to balance

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn about brute force attacks in cyber security, how they work, types, signs to watch

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
News and Industry Trends

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,

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Ethical Hacking Vs. Pentesting: What'S The Difference?&Quot;
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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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

Discover the risks of using unsecured WiFi and learn effective strategies to protect your data. Read more to safeguard your online security today.

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News and Industry Trends

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?
News and Industry Trends

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.

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.

Retail Cybersecurity
News and Industry Trends

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

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News and Industry Trends

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.

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News and Industry Trends

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

Saas Cybersec
News and Industry Trends

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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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.

What Is Quishing In Cybersecurity?
News and Industry Trends

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.

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News and Industry Trends

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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You can now explore the purpose and process of penetration tests (pen-tests), authorised simulated cyber-attacks that assess the security of computer systems.

What Is A Penetration Test
Pentesting

What is a penetration test and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka pen-test), is an authorised simulated

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Pentesting

Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities for a more efficient testing process.

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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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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,

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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.

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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

Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats. Core principles and actionable guidance.

Essential Cybersecurity Checklist 2023
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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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.

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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.

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