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Ensure secure fintech mergers with penetration testing best practices. Learn how to reduce risk, protect
Discover how often different industries may need to complete penetration testing to keep their businesses
Discover the true cost of a retail data breach and why regular penetration testing is
Understand the most common high-impact penetration testing findings that OnSecurity’s testers discover and the steps
Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems,
Protect your small business with our 7 essential cybersecurity tips. Learn about employee training, system
Find out why you need to protect your business against zero-click malware. Discover the best
Discover how AI is transforming enterprise cybersecurity with smarter threat detection, proactive defence, and pentest
Learn what MFA fatigue is, why it poses a security risk, and discover practical steps
Learn how to build effective cybersecurity policies for your small business. Practical steps to protect
Understanding the importance of cybersecurity for SaaS companies. Explore the awareness of threats and proactive
Duncan Butchart, VP of Sales at OnSecurity, shares insights into his 25-year career journey, the
Discover how enterprise businesses can tackle remote working cybersecurity risks with pentesting, clear policies, and
Discover 5 effective ways to protect your business from deepfake scams, including employee training, testing
Discover the top 5 CREST-accredited penetration testing service providers in the UK, and find out
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
Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.
In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old rules of cybersecurity, rendering traditional
ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks in the cybersecurity industry. While
Discover what the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) means for cybersecurity in the financial sector. Learn the compliance requirements, and how to prepare with penetration testing.
Conor O’Neill is not your typical CEO. In 2023 he completed an Ironman marathon. He practises archery in his spare
For National Coding Week, we reached out to some of our software developers at OnSecurity to hear their perspective on
Discover the key differences between web application pentesting vs network pentesting, when you need each type, and why both are essential for comprehensive security.
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.
OnSecurity’s Pentest Files uncovers the latest vulnerabilities and real-life remediation steps to prevent businesses from malicious attack. In this article we find out how our Head of Pentesting is able to hijack admin invitations to bypass the login wall in our clients infrastructure.
Learn GDPR essentials: data protection principles, subject rights, breach management, and compliance tools to safeguard personal data effectively.
Learn how to secure SaaS applications with expert strategies for data protection, access control, compliance, and threat detection.
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.
Learn how often to conduct cloud penetration testing based on your compliance needs, risk profile and cloud maturity level, from security experts.
Protect patient data in healthcare with essential security measures, pentesting insights, and UK data protection guidance.
Discover proactive security testing: prevent breaches before they happen, enhance compliance, and secure AI/LLM systems with continuous validation
Move beyond one-off pentests. Learn how to build a continuous assurance programme with regular testing, monitoring, and clear metrics that security leaders can track.
Discover how 2-step authentication secures business data from breaches. Compare MFA methods to strengthen your security.
Learn how supply chain attacks exploit third-party vulnerabilities and discover essential security measures to safeguard your business from costly breaches.
Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery helps you reduce risk and strengthen security.
Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering tests. Learn how to choose the right pentest.
Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social engineering and strengthen employee defences.
This post explores each of the initial compromise methods for the TryHackMe x HackerOne CTF. Diving into the web security flaws and PHP tricks abused to gain access to the host webserver.
Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have
Apple claims that its Mac computers are well protected by in-built antivirus features, and there is no need to worry about extra security – how true is this?
Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.
Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.
Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.
Here you can discover the history and impact of MyDoom, the fastest spreading and most damaging computer virus to date, on OnSecurity’s informative blog post
Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.
Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.
CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.
Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.
Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity
Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt
Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.
7 effective strategies to improve your company’s security. Discover actionable steps to fortify your defences against cyber threats and safeguard your business.
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