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Security should be important to everyone. Our blog features articles regarding your business’ security and different aspects to consider.

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Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized

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The continued impact of the pandemic has made working from home the new normal, rapidly

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Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing

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Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that

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In this blog we uncover a huge data spill for Wishbone, revealing massive amounts of

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Cyber Nightmares: What Went Wrong With Travel Ex?&Quot;
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Uncovering what went wrong with TravelEx. Investigating ransomware designed to take over the network and

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
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CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in

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7 effective strategies to improve your company’s security. Discover actionable steps to fortify your defences

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Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing

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Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of

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Launched in 2015, Wishbone is a social networking app that encourages users to have their

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is Ransomware And How Do Hackers Choose Targets?&Quot;
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Uncover the mechanics of ransomware and prevention strategies to safeguard your network against cybercriminal tactics

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Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn

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What happened in 2014 when Sony became the victim of an attack? Explore how Wiper

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Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few

Banner Image Reads: Secure By Design In Practice: A Guide For Government Product And Delivery Teams&Quot; With A Gradient Blue Background
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A practical guide to implementing Secure by Design in UK government product delivery. Covers risk-driven design, lifecycle security activities, compliance with the PSTI Act, and how regular penetration testing keeps your security posture continuously validated.

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Learn GDPR essentials: data protection principles, subject rights, breach management, and compliance tools to safeguard personal data effectively.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;The Security Of Saas: From Risk To Resilience In Cloud Environments&Quot; With A Gradient Blue Background.
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Learn how to secure SaaS applications with expert strategies for data protection, access control, compliance, and threat detection.

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Learn what ISO 42001 is, why it matters, and how businesses can implement AI governance, manage risk, and align with EU AI Act compliance requirements.

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Protect patient data in healthcare with essential security measures, pentesting insights, and UK data protection guidance.

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Technical debt increases breach risk, slows response, and drives up costs. Learn why security debt matters and how to manage it.

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Discover how 2-step authentication secures business data from breaches. Compare MFA methods to strengthen your security.

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;What Is An Isms? A Clear Guide To Information Security Management Systems&Quot; With Blue Gradient Background And A Question Icon.
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Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our clear guide to implement effective management systems.

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Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and how his role evolved beyond just writing code.

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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 Business Of The Year Awards
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OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Ai Security Risks In 2026: Top Emerging Threats For Businesses&Quot; With A Graphic Of A Human Outline And Brain.
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Discover the top emerging AI security risks in 2026, including AI-driven phishing, autonomous agents, model attacks, shadow AI, and governance gaps.

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Build a proactive cybersecurity culture. Learn how CISOs can drive lasting behavioural change, boost awareness, and reduce cyber risks

Banner Image Reads: &Quot;How To Evaluate A Penetration Test Report: A Remediation Checklist For Security Teams&Quot;
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Turn penetration test results into action. Follow this step-by-step remediation checklist to fix vulnerabilities and boost security.

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Learn 9 key cybersecurity metrics boards care about to prove ROI, reduce risk, and align security with business goals.

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

Blue Banner Image Reads &Quot;How To Implement Secure Software Development Cycles&Quot;
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Build a secure software development cycle: integrate pentesting & shift security left. Guide for security leaders & developers.

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

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

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

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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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

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

Phishing Biggest Cyber Threat
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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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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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