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Explore Docker’s security aspects: Understand how taking precautions is crucial to avoid vulnerabilities in this

Essential Cybersecurity Checklist 2023
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The best practices with OnSecurity’s cyber security checklist 2023. Identify crucial steps to protect data

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A simple bug in the ‘forgotten password’ and password reset mechanism led to a malicious

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Penetration testing is a mostly manual process carried out by experienced consultants, using some of

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Discover how one of our pentesters found that client-side security controls hadn’t been enabled in

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Here we delve into the evolution of ransomware with OnSecurity’s article on Triple Extortion ransomware

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Delve into an effective external vulnerability scanning strategy and adopt best practices. This guide offers

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News and Industry Trends

Discover why over half of UK businesses are hiring CISOs to combat cyber threats, with

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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Explore how remote working can define an organisation’s agility and crisis response, all while also

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Discover crucial insights on the actively exploited Microsoft zero-day vulnerability. Protect your systems with expert

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Stay informed with the latest strategies tackling cybercrime as governments announce robust plans. Dive into

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Microsoft email servers are being targeted by hackers after a series of vulnerabilities were detailed

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Holyrood reports on the UK Government’s £700,000 fund initiative to expand the cyber security sector,

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

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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.

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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.

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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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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.

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OnSecurity secures award highlighting the breakthrough year of growth, innovation and AI-augmented cybersecurity

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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

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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.

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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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Pentesting

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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News and Industry Trends

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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News and Industry Trends

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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Pentesting

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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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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Craig has delved into his research on CVE-2019-11510, uncovering over 736 vulnerable hosts and sharing insights on this critical cybersecurity threat.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Do you suspect a phishing attempt? Explore this guide for actionable steps on what to do next. Get assistance in handling potential phishing incidents.

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Explore the financial implications of data breaches, a frequent occurrence in today’s digital world. Learn about the actual costs behind a data breach.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Recently I was tasked to conduct an external infrastructure penetration test against a select few IP addresses of a certain

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Uncover the mechanics of ransomware and prevention strategies to safeguard your network against cybercriminal tactics with OnSecurity’s expert insights

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Gain insight and learn responsible cURL usage and secure scripting practices in this essential OnSecurity blog on web requests and data transfers. Read now.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover the challenges of managing extensive database audits and our innovative solution using Elasticsearch, a custom Node tool, and PostgreSQL triggers.

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What is social engineering? This blog will define what is meant by ‘social engineering’ in cybersecurity, providing a breakdown of the behavioural techniques that cybercriminals use to manipulate their victims into giving up confidential information or allowing hackers access to secure areas.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Learn the definition of spear phishing and the potential threats it poses to businesses in this article, supported by real-life anecdotes of successful spear phishing attacks on organisations.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover the process and insights behind making Rapid7’s Project Sonar accessible and searchable. Explore the journey now within cybersecurity now.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Get insights into email phishing from an Ethical Hacking Veteran. Learn common tactics with real-world examples and practical tips for businesses & Individuals

Gain Access To Burp Collaborator Sessions
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Discover how you use Burpsuite Collaborator persistently for enhanced cybersecurity testing. Now it’s possible to leverage this tool more effectively.

Abusing Kerberos From Linux
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Explore Kerberos abuse techniques on Linux with our comprehensive guide. Delve into the available tools and methods for effective Kerberos exploitation.

Sever Side Template Injection With Jinja2
Vulnerabilities & Hacking

Join Gus on a deep dive into crafting Jinja2 SSTI payloads from scratch. Explore bypass methods and various exploitation techniques in this insightful post.

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Explore the buffer overflow vulnerability in Easy Chat Server 3.1. Gain insights into this security issue and how to successfully these mitigate risks.

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