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What Is A Penetration Test
Pentesting

What is a penetration test and why should I get one? A penetration test (aka

New Feature Slack Api
News and Industry Trends

Experience real-time communication with your penetration test testers during the testing process for enhanced collaboration

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

Pain
Pentesting

Discover effective strategies to streamline and simplify penetration testing. Learn how to alleviate the complexities

Theteam
News and Industry Trends

Look into IT Security through the eyes of a pen-tester. We’ll uncover the inner workings

Computer Virus
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Unveiling the origins of the first PC virus prank. Dive into the history of pioneering

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Enforceable by January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces a landmark EU regulation framework, designed to help

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2024 has been a transformative year for the OnSecurity team, marked by progress and significant milestones. To celebrate the company’s

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In the blink of an eye, artificial intelligence and emerging technology are shattering the old rules of cybersecurity, rendering traditional

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News and Industry Trends

ISO 27001 and SOC 2, Type 2 are two of the most prominent regulatory frameworks in the cybersecurity industry. While

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

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.

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With the rise of remote and flexible work policies, many employees have adopted cafes, libraries, and other public spaces as

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Conor O’Neill is not your typical CEO. In 2023 he completed an Ironman marathon. He practises archery in his spare

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For National Coding Week, we reached out to some of our software developers at OnSecurity to hear their perspective on

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Learn about the key components of hybrid cloud security and the benefits and challenges of adopting a hybrid cloud environments and setups in business.

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News and Industry Trends

Uncover strategies for recognizing impending phishing attacks. This post details our proactive approach in warning a customer about a serious fraud attempt.

Blue Banner Image Reads: &Quot;Home Working Rules Change Cloud Security Landscape Forever&Quot;
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Explore how remote working can define an organisation’s agility and crisis response, all while also considering the potential risks associated with the cloud security landscape.

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Holyrood reports on the UK Government’s £700,000 fund initiative to expand the cyber security sector, signaling huge significant growth and development.

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Microsoft email servers are being targeted by hackers after a series of vulnerabilities were detailed at a computer security conference in August

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News and Industry Trends

Stay informed with the latest strategies tackling cybercrime as governments announce robust plans. Dive into the blog for crucial cybersecurity updates.

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Pentesting

Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery helps you reduce risk and strengthen security.

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Pentesting

Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering tests. Learn how to choose the right pentest.

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Pentesting

Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social engineering and strengthen employee defences.

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Pentesting

Explore the pros and cons of public and private cloud computing to determine the best fit for your needs. Learn how to secure any cloud environment with best practices.

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Pentesting

Discover what an internal infrastructure test reveals about your systems. Gain insights to enhance security and performance. Read the article for more.

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News and Industry Trends

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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Pentesting

Discover the key differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and learn which approach is right for your security needs.

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Pentesting

Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our comprehensive guide to strengthen your security framework.

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Pentesting

Learn about LLM prompt injection attacks and exclusive tips and tricks on prompt injection defence in our latest expert blog.

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Pentesting

LLM jailbreak guide: examples, attack types, and a practical testing checklist to identify vulnerabilities and boost model safety

Ai Red Teaming
Pentesting

Discover what AI red teaming is, why it’s essential for AI security, and how to start testing your systems for vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Best Open Source Llm Red Teaming Tools
Pentesting

Discover how AI is transforming cybersecurity. Explore how hackers exploit AI, how defenders fight back, and who holds the upper hand in today’s AI cybersecurity battle

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Discover essential LLM red teaming techniques to secure AI systems. Learn step-by-step frameworks, attack vectors & best practices.

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Pentesting

Improve DevOps infrastructure security with post-pentest insights. Learn how to turn findings into action and protect your CI/CD pipeline effectively.

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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.

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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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Protecting the data, valuables and account information related to your business has become even more vital as our workplaces have

Macbook
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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?

Hoth
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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.

Method Confusion
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Delve into OnSecurity’s research on Go’s server-side template injection vulnerabilities, revealing potential for file reads and RCE exploits. Read more now.

Laptop Hacker Money Padlock
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn 3 essential steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture, and effectively mitigate emerging zero-day vulnerabilities for comprehensive threat protection.

What Is A Zero Day Exploit
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the challenge of vulnerabilities exploited before fixes. Learn how to address security gaps and protect against threats in this insightful discussion.

Cyber Attack Malware Virus
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore the rise of social engineering threats. Understand how individuals are manipulated to divulge sensitive information, passwords, and financial details.

Cve Hunting In An Open Source Application
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

CVE hunting within open-source applications – invaluable insights for identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring robust security in open-source software.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Dive deeper into Spear Phishing, a sophisticated cyber attack targeting specific individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential data and files.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Recruitment companies are a prime target for hackers. We go over the main aspects that recruitment companies should be careful of with their CyberSecurity

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn proactive cyber threat prevention through threat modeling. Discover how to anticipate and mitigate security incidents before they occur with this guide.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Phishing, a cyber-crime that targets victims through email, has become the most common form of online attack. Hackers will attempt

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Safeguard your inbox against cyber threats. Explore our expert insights on spotting and avoiding phishing attempts to enhance your online security strategy.

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