Penetration testing tools are essential but tools alone don’t equal security. Many organisations rely heavily on automated scanners, assuming coverage means protection. In reality, the most effective penetration testing combines automated tools with manual, human-led testing. This guide explains the difference between manual vs automated penetration testing tools, how they’re used in practice, and why context matters. What […]
When organisations evaluate cybersecurity services, one of the most common questions is: Do we need penetration testing or vulnerability scanning? While the two are often grouped together, they serve very different purposes. Understanding the difference helps organisations choose the right level of security validation not just more tools. What Is Vulnerability Scanning? Vulnerability scanning is an automated process […]
SaaS Security Checklist, 2026 Edition In the realm of Software as a Service (SaaS), safeguarding user data and maintaining robust security protocols are critical priorities. Our SaaS Security Checklist Questionnaire is designed to help you fortify your application against potential threats effectively. Overview Data Encryption Authentication & Access Control API Security Logging & Monitoring Patch […]
For the last decade, cybersecurity strategy has followed a predictable pattern:When attacks increase, organisations buy more tools. More detection.More dashboards.More alerts. And yet, breaches continue to escalate in speed, scale, and impact. The uncomfortable truth is this: cybersecurity hasn’t failed because of a lack of technology it has failed because of a lack of preparedness. The […]
Cybersecurity spending continues to grow year over year, yet successful breaches remain stubbornly high. Organisations are deploying more tools than ever EDR, SIEM, XDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms and still asking the same question after an incident: “Why didn’t we see this coming?” In 2026, the issue is no longer a lack of security technology. […]
Cloud environments move fast. New services, rapid deployments, and multiple teams can quickly introduce misconfigurations that expose sensitive data or create unnecessary attack paths. For CTOs, visibility and prevention are critical not just reacting after an incident. Here are three cloud misconfiguration tools every CTO should know to reduce risk and maintain strong cloud security without slowing […]
In today’s fast-moving development world, speed matters but so does confidence. Whether you’re shipping a prototype or preparing a production release, testing your API should be quick, repeatable, and accurate. At Hacker Simulations, we believe that developers shouldn’t have to fight their tools to validate their work. So here’s a simple, no-frills guide to testing your […]
In today’s SaaS market, growth is only as strong as the security foundations beneath it. And nothing exposes those foundations faster or more painfully than insecure APIs. As software companies increasingly rely on third-party integrations, automation, microservices, and AI-driven features, APIs have become the real nervous system of modern SaaS. But APIs are also the easiest and […]
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way developers work. “Vibe-coding” using AI to rapidly generate entire applications or key pieces of software is becoming common practice. For many businesses, this feels like a superpower: faster development, lower costs, and the ability to ship features in days rather than months. But behind this convenience lies a serious […]
Why the festive period becomes a phishing bonanza Every year around Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the run-up to Christmas, we see a dramatic uptick in online activity across the U.S.: millions of consumers searching for deals, making purchases, checking delivery status, managing returns and organizations operating with stretched staff and altered processes. That […]
