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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

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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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Vulnerabilities & Hacking

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

Sever Side Template Injection With Jinja2
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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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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

A Penetration Testing Pro shows how social engineering works in the real world. Hackers techniques, real-life examples and practical tips on staying safe.

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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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