Your Crash Course on How to Pentest a Website (and Why You Should)

See Your Website Through an Attacker's Eyes Learning how to pentest a website is like seeing your digital property through an attacker's eyes.  Have you ever wondered what a burglar sees when they look at a house? They see opportunities and weak points, not just doors and windows.  A cybersecurity professional does the same for …

Free Pentest Contest 2025: Boost Your Security Today!

It’s back and bigger than ever!The Free Pentest Contest 2025 — giving organizations around the world the opportunity to receive a professional, full-scope penetration test completely free of charge. Our goal remains simple: to make world-class cybersecurity accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a growing startup, a large enterprise, or an independent developer, this contest is …

Your Guide to Web App Penetration Testing: The Best Way to Find Flaws

The Smart Way to Secure Your Online Presence Think web application penetration testing is an unnecessary business expense? Let's look at the numbers.  According to IBM's 2025 Cost of a Data Breach report, the global average cost of a data breach has reached an eye-watering $4.44 million. While it’s lower than in 2024 ($4.88M), thanks …

Level Up Your Hacking Skills This Summer (with a 50% Discount!)

The sun is out, and the days are long – perfect for tackling some cybersecurity learning!  Here at 7ASecurity, we're celebrating summer with a 50% off sale on all our self-paced courses. Use code SUMMER50 at checkout to unlock a treasure trove of hacking knowledge.  But hurry, this offer ends on August 31st, so don't …

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 …