Vulnerability Assessment Archives - 7ASecurity Blog https://7asecurity.com/blog/ 7ASecurity Blog With Cybersecurity Tips and Tools Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:13:56 +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 Know What to Expect From a Penetration Test Before You Book https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/08/what-to-expect-from-a-penetration-test/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:25:09 +0000 What to Expect From a Penetration Test, From Scoping to Retest What to expect from a penetration test goes well beyond the final report. At least, that’s how we do it at 7ASecurity. Before testing starts, you'll agree on scope and hand over access. During testing, you're expected to stay reachable. Afterwards, you get a …

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]]> Pentest Services 101: Match the Test to Your Business Risk https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/07/pentest-services-business-risk/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:28:50 +0000 Pentest Services Explained: Matching the Test to Your Situation Pentest services aren't one and all the same. This guide matches your situation, a new web app, a cloud migration, an AI feature, or a suspected internal risk, to the test or combination that fits. Scan the trigger table, read the scope notes for each service, …

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]]> Ouinet audit by 7ASecurity https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/05/ouinet-audit-7asecurity/ Fri, 22 May 2026 09:19:29 +0000 About Ouinet Ouinet is a suite of free, open source software tools and infrastructure that provides access to the open internet in repressive information contexts with limited or no connectivity. Ouinet works through a network of cooperating nodes or servers, using peer-to-peer routing, and the distributed data storage of users’ internet activity. Ouinet is a core …

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]]> Red Team Services Explained: Protecting Your Digital Assets https://7asecurity.com/blog/2026/05/red-team-services-explained/ Fri, 15 May 2026 07:26:58 +0000 Red Team services show you exactly how your network handles a real, targeted attack. You already have firewalls, endpoint protection, and regular staff training. Your last security audit only showed a few minor vulnerabilities. Yet, how sure are you really that those tools would actually stop a skilled hacker?  You don't hire Red Team experts …

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]]> 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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