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 …

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 …

How 7ASecurity Audits Work: Interim Findings, Manual Testing, and Free Fix Verification

A clear, practical walkthrough of the 7ASecurity audit process: threat-model driven scoping, a dedicated communication channel with interim findings, and free fix verification—so issues are fixed, not just reported.

What ‘Quality Pentests’ Really Mean: Interview with OWASP Executive Director Andrew van der Stock

OWASP Executive Director Andrew van der Stock interviews 7ASecurity CEO Abraham Aranguren on what “quality pentesting” really means: threat-model driven scoping, researcher-led testing, interim findings, and free fix verification.

Start 2026 with Practical Cybersecurity Learning — Get 50% OFF at 7ASecurity

Build Real-World Security Skills for the Year Ahead As another year comes to a close, cybersecurity teams continue to face evolving threats, expanding attack surfaces, and higher expectations for testing depth, accuracy, and reporting quality. Entering 2026, staying effective in this environment requires continuous, hands-on learning grounded in real-world scenarios. At the start of the …

Boost Your Pentesting Skills — 50% OFF This Black Friday!

The Biggest Sale of the Year is Here!Get 50% OFF all 7ASecurity self-paced cybersecurity courses this Black Friday & Cyber Monday! From November 17th to December 10th, 2025, use code BFCM50 at checkout to claim your discount. Whether you’re an experienced penetration tester or just starting your cybersecurity journey, this is your chance to upgrade …

9 Web Application Security Best Practices You Need to Know

Safeguard Your Digital Assets from Modern Threats Following web application security best practices is the single most effective way to protect your business from cyberattackers.  As Ryan Reynolds’ rock Jenga in Red Notice shows us, a tiny vulnerability can crumble a wall. Or, digitally speaking, bring a company to its knees.  Your web application is …

New AmneziaVPN Security Audit by 7ASecurity

AmneziaVPN is an open source VPN specifically designed for users in authoritarian countries with significant online censorship of content, services, and circumvention tools. The platform modifies standard VPN protocols to mask internet traffic, making it harder for sophisticated censors to detect and block. AmneziaVPN also allows users to set up and host their own VPN server.  …

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 …

ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Certification: A Guide for Businesses

Compliance Done Right: 1 Pentest, 2 Certifications Let's talk about two big names in cybersecurity compliance: ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification.  They are respected standards in information security, but they often leave businesses with critical questions.  Which one do I need?  Wait, do I need both?  And where do I even begin? Besides answering …