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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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Learn how Mike Oram, VP of engineering at OnSecurity, taught himself coding, and how to

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Explore API pen testing, its benefits, common vulnerabilities, and best practices to strengthen your business’s

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Explore OnSecurity’s services and products for enhancing your organisation’s security posture. Understand the importance of

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Unravel the essentials of ISO 27001 certification in this blog. Explore critical insights and guidelines

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Explore the intricacies of this vital framework designed to fortify businesses against diverse cyber threats.

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

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Radar by OnSecurity: an advanced tool for threat intelligence. Learn its role in enhancing security,

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

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Discover how we exploited a SSRF vulnerability in a web application to acquire API credentials

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Delve into an overview of 2021’s significant data breaches. Explore the most notable incidents and

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Phishing emails are very common. They are spam emails that land in your inbox or

Email Phishing
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What is Email Phishing a Definition ‘Phishing’ is a cyberattack in which email is the

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Protect your startup from threat with 7 key security tips. Expert insights to fortify your

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Back To Basics Make Yourself More Secure
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Explore these practical cybersecurity steps with OnSecurity’s guide. Make digital safety simple with seven effective

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

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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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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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Discover why over half of UK businesses are hiring CISOs to combat cyber threats, with OnSecurity’s updated insights on the evolving role in cybersecurity

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Discover crucial insights on the actively exploited Microsoft zero-day vulnerability. Protect your systems with expert advice and stay ahead of cyber threats.

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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.

The Secrets To Googles Security
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Google’s very impressive record: Zero successful phishing attacks on a massive workforce of 140,000+ employees. Discover their security success story.

Amazon Enquiry
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Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The

The Secrets To Googles Security
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Catch Of The Week Did you know that Google has never been the victim of a successful phishing attack? Not bad for

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Sony is a gigantic multipartite corporation that has been prone to multiple different types of hacks, find out why and how they improve their security posture

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Explore the risks businesses face with internet-stored data and the prevalent distrust in online security, highlighting the need for robust protection.

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“Online US retail giant Amazon has used its cloud operations to do a deal with the GCHQ, MI5, and MI6, The Financial Times reports.

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Discover the key differences between web application pentesting vs network pentesting, when you need each type, and why both are essential for comprehensive security.

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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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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.

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

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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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Learn how often to conduct cloud penetration testing based on your compliance needs, risk profile and cloud maturity level, from security experts.

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

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Discover proactive security testing: prevent breaches before they happen, enhance compliance, and secure AI/LLM systems with continuous validation

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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.

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

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Learn how supply chain attacks exploit third-party vulnerabilities and discover essential security measures to safeguard your business from costly breaches.

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

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

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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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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.

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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.

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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