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A Tale of Two Penetration Tests
Two organizations, both seeking penetration tests, both acting in good faith — but with very different questions. What their approaches reveal about how companies actually buy security.
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Security Predictions for 2026: What Every CISO Needs to Know
Based on 2025's penetration testing trends, here's what's coming in 2026: AI-generated code vulnerabilities, stricter compliance requirements, and why human-led security testing becomes non-negotiable.
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Two organizations, both seeking penetration tests, both acting in good faith — but with very different questions. What their approaches reveal about how companies actually buy security.
8 min
• Security Predictions for 2026: What Every CISO Needs to Know
Based on 2025's penetration testing trends, here's what's coming in 2026: AI-generated code vulnerabilities, stricter compliance requirements, and why human-led security testing becomes non-negotiable.
10 min
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Why Third-Party Pen Testing Is Non-Negotiable for SaaS Firms in 2025
SaaS breaches rose 300% while buyer confidence dropped to 32%. Here's why independent, CREST-accredited pen testing is now essential for enterprise contracts in 2025.
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Exploring the Psychology Behind Cybersecurity Awareness Through Penetration Testing
In today’s digital age, where cyber threats are continually evolving, understanding the psychology behind cybersecurity awareness is essential.
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How to Choose a Reputable Penetration Testing Firm
Finding a reputable penetration testing firm isn't hard if you know what to look for.
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What benefit does CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation Bring?
We are now CREST accredited, but what does that bring to our clients?
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• Announcing our new CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation
We are proud to announce that we are now CREST Penetration Testing accredited!
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Announcing our ISO 27001:2022 Certification
We are proud to announce that we are now ISO 27001:2022 certified!
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We Are Canadian
A reminder that EliteSec is a Canadian-owned and operated cybersecurity firm based in Waterloo, Ontario.
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Penetration Testing for Small Businesses - Why Size Doesn't Matter
If you're starting to plan for penetration testing, you're on the right track.
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• The Value of Manual Penetration Testing - Beyond Automated Scans
Automated scanners cover known threats, but manual penetration testing is far more creative. That's where the main value of manual penetration testing lies.
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6 Signs Your Organization Needs Professional Penetration Testing
Cyber attacks conjure up notions of shady programmers tucked away in a dark room typing away at their keyboards, furiously trying to siphon money from your bank account.
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