One of the most common questions security leaders ask is: How often should we run a penetration test? The short answer: more often than most organisations do. The right frequency depends on risk, infrastructure changes, and compliance but relying on one-off testing leaves long gaps of exposure. The Minimum Recommended Frequency At a baseline, most organisations […]
For organisations in regulated industries, penetration testing is no longer optional.Frameworks like HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 explicitly require security testing and increasingly expect proof that it’s effective. But compliance-driven penetration testing often raises an important question: Are we testing to pass audits or to reduce real risk? This guide explains how penetration testing fits into […]
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 […]
One of the most common questions organisations ask is: How much does a penetration test cost? The answer depends on scope, complexity, and depth but understanding typical pricing ranges helps you evaluate vendors and avoid under-testing your real risk. This guide explains penetration testing costs in 2026, what drives pricing, and how to choose the right […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
