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 […]
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 […]
Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) are foundational to modern enterprise security — and that’s exactly why attackers are targeting them. In early 2026, threat actors linked to ShinyHuntersclaimed responsibility for multiple SSO-related data theft campaigns, raising alarms across the cybersecurity community. What Happened? The attacks reportedly focused on stealing SSO account data, […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Achieving PCI DSS compliance is often viewed as a regulatory hurdle. For this scaling SaaS company, it became a catalyst for building a robust, security-first culture, and preventing potential breaches. The ClientA high-growth B2B SaaS company processing millions of transactions annually. The Challenge: More Than a Compliance CheckboxThe client needed a PCI-compliant status to maintain […]
According to the latest Arctic Wolf Labs Threat Report for 2024, the landscape of cybersecurity incidents continues to evolve. One of the most significant findings is the rise of external remote access as a major attack vector, now responsible for 39% of non-BEC (Business Email Compromise) incidents, compared to last year’s 24%. This shift is […]
