In an era where the digital landscape is riddled with threats and vulnerabilities, organisations must be proactive in safeguarding their information systems. Penetration testing, often known as ethical hacking or pen testing, is a vital practice in the world of cybersecurity. It allows organisations to assess their security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and fortify their defences.… Continue reading Penetration Testing: Unravelling the Anatomy

Our previous article reviewed 5 of the top AI Chatbots in an attempt to determine which bots performed the best when used to source knowledge, code and build a Penetration Testing tool for 3 subject matter areas. Unsurprisingly this review only led to more questions and a very clear outcome. ChatGPT was the head and… Continue reading The Best AI Chatbot for Penetration Testing (Part Two)

When is penetration testing required? You have developed an application (in-house or outsourced), purchased an application (commercial off the shelf product), or purchased a software as a service (SaaS) and have concerns or compliance requirements regarding the security of the application or data stored. These concerns can be broadly categorised, in that an adversary or… Continue reading Penetration Testing Frequently Asked Questions

Penetration testing – or pen-testing as we colloquially call it – is a crucial component to a robust security programme in any organisation. As management, it’s critical you understand where pen-testing fits into your programme and what it can do for your organisation. Equally important is what it can’t do, and how the different “flavours”… Continue reading Black Box Penetration Testing