The Role of ISO 27001 Penetration Testing in Risk Management

Building an Information Security Management System (ISMS) without accurate ISO 27001 penetration testing is like building a bank vault and leaving the combination on a sticky note.  You might have all the right policies written down. However, you have no proof those rules actually protect your data. Passing your audit requires more than completing a …

Your Complete Guide to Planning an API security assessment

If your software relies on external data connections, an API security assessment is the only way to ensure those invisible conversations remain safe from cybercriminals. Applications no longer exist in isolation. They talk to each other constantly. These conversations happen behind the scenes every time a user interacts with your digital platforms. Cybercriminals know that …

dComms audit by 7ASecurity

About dComms dComms provides decentralized communication solutions in regions experiencing authoritarian censorship and surveillance. The platform helps users in these contexts create their own communication networks, such as secure messaging systems and social networking services. Unlike cloud-based platforms, self-hosted networking solutions offer a resilient alternative by providing shutdown-resistant infrastructure capable of functioning independently of global internet …

The Complete Guide to Web Application Penetration Tests

Finding a security flaw is only half the battle; knowing how to fix it before it’s exploited is the real goal of a web application penetration test.  Web applications handle sensitive customer data, process payments, and manage internal tasks daily. This makes them massive targets for cybercriminals. Yet many companies think running a basic software …

Why and How an IoT Pentest Secures Your Connected Devices

A thorough IoT pentest is the only reliable way to ensure your connected devices are safe from cybercriminals.  A smart thermostat might seem harmless. A connected security camera appears to be a basic operational tool. But to a cybercriminal, these devices represent an unguarded backdoor into your network. We surround ourselves with internet-connected hardware. Just …

How SOC 2 Penetration Testing Validates Your Security Measures

Your approach to SOC 2 penetration testing will dictate how easily you pass your compliance audit. Maybe you’ve got a checklist of everything passing a SOC 2 audit requires. Unfortunately, ticking off action items doesn't verify how your security works under pressure. If your business handles any sensitive data, you must assure your clients that …

Mobile Penetration Testing Is the Only Way to Secure Your App

Do you know why mobile penetration testing is the only reliable way to find the security gaps in your apps?  Your app is safe, right? After all, it passed Apple's review process. Google Play accepted it without any issues. Your automated security scanner even gave you a clean report. It's natural to assume you're secure. …