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Common Penetration Testing Findings by Industry

Not all organisations are breached the same way. While attack techniques evolve, penetration testing results show clear industry patterns driven by technology choices, regulatory pressure, and operational complexity. This guide highlights the most common penetration testing findings by industry, based on real-world attack simulation trends. Healthcare Penetration Testing Findings Healthcare environments remain highly targeted due to sensitive patient […]

Real Case Studies: How Penetration Testing Prevented Major Incidents

Most breaches don’t happen because organisations lack security tools.They happen because real attack paths were never tested. Penetration testing prevents incidents by exposing how attackers would actually compromise an environment before it happens. Below are real-world, anonymised case studies showing how penetration testing stopped high-impact incidents across different industries. Case Study 1: Healthcare Provider Preventing Patient Data Exposure […]

Penetration Testing Methodologies & Best Practices

Penetration Testing Methodologies & Best Practices Penetration testing is only as effective as the methodology behind it. Without a structured approach, testing becomes inconsistent, shallow, and difficult to trust. That’s why professional penetration testing follows established frameworks and best practices that mirror how real attackers operate while remaining safe, controlled, and repeatable. This guide breaks down the most […]

Holiday Shopping Isn’t Just About Deals It’s a Hacker’s Playground

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 […]

AI The Rising Cybersecurity Threat of 2025

In 2025, artificial intelligence has become both a company’s greatest ally and its most dangerous enemy. While organizations are using AI to streamline operations, detect anomalies, and automate security, cybercriminals are doing the same. The result? Smarter attacks that move faster, hit harder, and leave fewer traces. AI-Powered Attacks Are Changing the Game Unlike traditional […]