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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The benefits of Penetration Testing for SaaS Applications In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Software as a Service (SaaS) has experienced exponential growth, fueled by the need for flexible business solutions and by the COVID-19 pandemic, which precipitated a paradigm shift in work models, pushing organizations worldwide to embrace remote work and digital collaboration tools.North […]
