Unleash Your Inner Mobile App Hacker: 3-Day Intensive at OWASP Lisbon!

Become a mobile app security pro with our “Hacking Android, iOS, and IoT apps by Example“ training at OWASP Global AppSec Lisbon. This action-packed 3-day program offers: Hands-on Labs: Master the art of finding vulnerabilities with real-world scenarios. Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from industry veterans and gain practical insights. Flexible Learning Options: Choose between in-person immersion …

Why should You do a Pentest

Why Should You Do a Pentest? Good question! But first things first: What is a pentest? A penetration test, or pentest, is a simulated cyber attack on a computer system, network, or application to identify and exploit security vulnerabilities. The goal is to assess the security posture of the target and provide recommendations for improving …

Why Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing are Essential

With cyber threats evolving daily, can you really afford to let your guard down? Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) are crucial elements of a robust security strategy, ensuring rock-solid defenses. This article will delve into these processes, explore their differences and how they work together, and discuss why they’re essential for identifying and fixing …

How Financial Institutions Can Fortify Against Digital Threats

Did you know that a single cyberattack can inflict immediate financial losses amounting to an average of $1.6 million? With the rise of online banking and digital transactions, cybersecurity for financial institutions has become paramount. This blog post will discuss how financial entities can protect assets and customer data from digital threats. These measures are …

Exploring the Different Types of Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide

Have you ever wondered how companies secure their digital fortress from cyber threats? Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated every day. Understanding and using the different types of penetration testing is crucial. In this blog, we’ll dive into the types of penetration testing. We’ll discuss its importance and cover methods to safeguard businesses. What is Penetration …

Why It Is Essential To Conduct Penetration Testing Regularly?

Have you ever wondered why it is essential to conduct penetration testing regularly in today’s evolving digital landscape? With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, businesses and cybersecurity professionals must stay one step ahead to protect sensitive data and maintain trust. In this blog, we’ll look at penetration testing. We will highlight its importance, benefits, and …

Cost-Effective Penetration Testing: How to Get the Most for Your Money

It’s no secret – cybersecurity is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet, when it comes to securing our digital assets, the question of cost invariably comes into play. How do we ensure top-notch security without breaking the bank? This is where penetration testing – a methodical attack on your systems to check for …

7ASecurity Completes Opaque Security Audit

About Opaque Opaque is a JavaScript package to allow secure password-based, client-server authentication without the server ever obtaining knowledge of the password.  Audit Description Through OTF’s Red Team Lab, 7ASecurity conducted a penetration test and whitebox security review of Opaque. A whitebox review is a form of application testing that provides the tester with complete knowledge of the application …

7ASecurity Completes Disguiser Framework Audit

About Disguiser   Disguiser is a novel framework that enables end-to-end measurement for accurately and comprehensively investigating global internet censorship practices. It’s challenging to conduct large-scale internet censorship measurement, as it involves triggering censors through artificial requests and identifying abnormalities from corresponding responses. Due to the lack of “ground truth” on the expected responses from legitimate services, …

Why do you need a pentest?

In the pursuit of cost-effective cybersecurity solutions, automated “pentests” may seem enticing. However, the real test cost extends beyond affordability. Challenges of Automation: Automated tools miss critical issues, leading to false negatives (missed vulnerabilities) and wasted effort on false positives (fake findings your team must review). The True Test Cost: Skilled testers provide accurate insights, …