Vulnerability Assessment Archives - 7ASecurity Blog https://7asecurity.com/blog/ 7ASecurity Blog With Cybersecurity Tips and Tools Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:07:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://7asecurity.com/blog/contents/uploads/2019/06/favicon.ico Vulnerability Assessment Archives - 7ASecurity Blog https://7asecurity.com/blog/ 32 32 How HIPAA Penetration Testing Protects Your Medical Systems https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/04/hipaa-penetration-testing-protection/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:07:25 +0000 When it comes to protecting sensitive patient data, HIPAA penetration testing is the ultimate tool for proving that your defences work. Healthcare organisations face a peculiar security problem. You must follow strict rules to protect incredibly sensitive data, like patient health records and billing details. Yet, the law doesn't tell you how to test if …

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]]> How to Compare Penetration Testing Quotes Like a Pro https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/04/pentest-quote-comparison/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:04:15 +0000 Security assessments differ severely from one cybersecurity company to the next. Knowing how to read between the lines of a penetration testing quote can save you from a very expensive mistake. When you ask security companies for proposals, you'll likely receive very different documents. Some are short and suspiciously cheap. Others are long and incredibly …

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]]> How SOC 2 Penetration Testing Validates Your Security Measures https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/03/how-soc-2-penetration-testing-validates-your-security-measures/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:45:39 +0000 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 …

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]]> App Penetration Testing: What Happens Behind the Scenes https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/02/app-penetration-testing-what-happens-behind-the-scenes/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:28:25 +0000 Modern apps aren’t websites. They need the security to match; they need app penetration testing. Your user app connects to a mobile phone.  It pulls data from the cloud.  Routes through many APIs.  It processes payments through third-party integrations.  Each connection point is a possible gap. Each integration creates complexity. And complexity is where security …

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]]> Best Ways to Find Web App Flaws via Penetration Testing https://7asecurity.com/blog/2025/10/your-guide-to-web-app-penetration-testing-the-best-way-to-find-flaws/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:52:27 +0000 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 …

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]]> ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Certification: A Guide for Businesses https://7asecurity.com/blog/2025/07/iso-27001-and-soc-2-certification-a-guide-for-businesses/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:58:13 +0000 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 …

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]]> Is Your Business Secure? 8 Penetration Testing Benefits https://7asecurity.com/blog/2025/01/8-penetration-testing-benefits/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:50:28 +0000 Here’s How Penetration Testing Protects Against Cyber Threats There are plenty of penetration testing benefits that are important for any business that wants to protect itself from cybercriminals. Digital threats constantly evolve, so it's not enough to just have security measures. You also need to make sure they actually work. This is where penetration testing …

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]]> Free Pentest Contest 2025 - Boost Your Security Today! https://7asecurity.com/blog/2025/01/free-pentest-contest-2025-boost-your-security-today/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:32:25 +0000 Following the overwhelming success of our 2024 Free Pentest Contest, we're excited to announce its return for 2025! Last year, we partnered with organizations of all sizes, helping them uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen their digital defenses—all completely free of charge. This year, we’re raising the bar, delivering not just top-tier penetration testing but also our …

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]]> 7ASecurity Completes V2Ray Security Audit https://7asecurity.com/blog/2024/07/7asecurity-completes-v2ray-security-audit/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:00:31 +0000 About V2Ray is a versatile network utility that provides a platform for building proxies to bypass network restrictions—enabling users to access the internet safely and privately in restricted contexts where surveillance and censorship are prevalent. In addition to being open source, V2Ray is designed with encryption and obfuscation functions that make it harder for surveillance forces …

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]]> Unleash Your Inner Mobile App Hacker: 3-Day Intensive at OWASP Lisbon! https://7asecurity.com/blog/2024/05/unleash-your-inner-mobile-app-hacker-3-day-intensive-at-owasp-lisbon/ Thu, 23 May 2024 10:25:34 +0000 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 …

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