A Guide to Pen Testing in the Azure AD Environment

Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) is a cloud-based identity and access management service provided by Microsoft. It plays a vital role in the Azure environment, serving as the cornerstone for authentication and authorization across Azure services. Azure AD allows organizations to manage and secure user identities, enforce access policies, and enable single sign-on to various...

7 Essential Steps for an Effective Yearly Penetration Testing Plan

Embarking on a journey to fortify your digital defences against cyber threats requires a well-crafted and comprehensive yearly penetration testing plan. In this blog, we’ll explore the seven essential steps that form the backbone of an effective strategy to ensure the security of your organization’s digital assets.   Understanding Penetration Testing (Pen Test)  Penetration testing (pen...

WebSocket Hijacking: Exploiting Vulnerabilities and Ensuring Security

WebSocket hijacking is a critical security concern in modern web applications. While WebSockets provide efficient and real-time communication between clients and servers, they also introduce potential vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various ways WebSocket hijacking can occur and discuss strategies to mitigate these risks. Understanding WebSockets Before...

How Penetration Testing Helps Healthcare Organizations Defend Against Cyber Threats

Introduction  Healthcare organizations that aim to safeguard patient privacy and data must take proactive security steps such as penetration testing – an approach that simulates real-world cyber-attacks to detect system vulnerabilities. In this blog, we will explore its significance in healthcare and common threats facing healthcare organizations that penetration testing may help counter. We will...

Exploring the Latest iOS Pentesting Tools and Techniques

Due to our increasing dependence on mobile applications, ensuring their security has become more crucial. iOS devices continue to dominate the market; therefore, organizations must conduct effective pen testing using iOS devices to identify vulnerabilities and protect sensitive user data. In this blog, we’ll look in-depth into iOS pen testing by exploring tools and techniques...

Key Principles of a Zero-Trust Cybersecurity Framework

Cyber security has become critical to organizations worldwide as cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated and widespread. Therefore, organizations must implement advanced measures of protection to guard their sensitive data and systems against potential breaches. One such approach is the zero-trust security model. Zero trust security framework assumes that no user, device, or system should be...

The Importance of Vulnerability Scans and Pen Testing 

As cyber-attacks have evolved, businesses must protect their applications against vulnerabilities that open them to attack. Vulnerability scans and penetration testing come into play here. In this blog, we will discuss combining vulnerability scans and pen testing to maximize your application security.  Introduction to Application Security  Application security is securing software applications from various threats...

Defending Against Phishing Attacks

As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. Phishing attacks trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or downloading harmful software. In this blog, we will discuss the psychology of phishing attacks and common types of phishing emails to be aware of, in addition to the implications of falling for one and how...

What is Objective-Based Penetration Testing?

In today’s digital landscape, where cyber threats loom large, organizations increasingly recognize the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. As cyber-attacks continue to rise in frequency and sophistication, it has become crucial for businesses to implement comprehensive security plans. Penetration testing, or pen testing, plays a pivotal role in such strategies, and objective-based penetration testing is...