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

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Move beyond one-off pentests. Learn how to build a continuous assurance programme with regular testing,

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

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Learn how supply chain attacks exploit third-party vulnerabilities and discover essential security measures to safeguard

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Discover what hackers can learn about your business online and how external attack surface discovery

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Discover the types of penetration testing, including network, web, mobile, cloud, API, and social engineering

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Build a strong human firewall with effective security awareness training. Learn how to prevent social

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Explore the pros and cons of public and private cloud computing to determine the best

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Discover what an internal infrastructure test reveals about your systems. Gain insights to enhance security

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If you’re running self-hosted GitHub Actions runners on AWS EC2, there’s a critical timing vulnerability

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Discover what an ISMS is and how it enhances your organisation’s information security. Read our

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Tom Keyte reflects on five years at OnSecurity- from infrastructure wins to security lessons, and

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Discover the key differences between vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and learn which approach is

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Discover essential tools to efficiently assess your website’s vulnerabilities and enhance your website security, with

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Discover what ISO 27001 entails and how it can enhance your information security. Read our

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Explore the rise of AI-generated code in vibe coding, its cybersecurity risks, and how to secure fast, intuitive development without sacrificing safety.

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

Retail Cybersecurity
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Many retailers face rising cyber threats. Discover key challenges and practical solutions to protect systems, data, and customer trust.

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

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

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

Ai Red Teaming
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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.

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

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

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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?

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

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

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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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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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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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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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