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.
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.
How to Choose a Reputable Penetration Testing Firm
Finding a reputable penetration testing firm isn't hard if you know what to look for.
What benefit does CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation Bring?
We are now CREST accredited, but what does that bring to our clients?
Announcing our new CREST Penetration Testing Accreditation
We are proud to announce that we are now CREST Penetration Testing accredited!
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.
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.
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.
The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Penetration Testing: 5 Real-World Examples
The average cost of a cyber attack is about 4.4 million dollars.
Making the Right Choice: Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment
Cybersecurity experts discuss penetration tests and vulnerability assessments quite a bit. Both are important tools in your cybersecurity arsenal, but they're hardly interchangeable.
How Long Does a Pen Test Take? Insights From a Professional Pen Tester
What is the timeline for a pen test?
What Is Web Application Penetration Testing? 2024 Comprehensive Guide
It's 2024, and for some reason, many businesses still underestimate the likelihood of an attack on their web apps.
Penetration Testing in Cyber Security: How It Works
If you ask anyone who has seen their email or any other type of account hacked, the first thing they'll tell you is that the hack came as a major surprise.
12 Penetration Testing Tools You Must Know About Before You Get Started
If you're starting to plan for penetration testing, you're on the right track.
Penetration Testing vs. Red Teaming: Decoding Their Unique Roles
These days, almost every large organization performs red teaming exercises.
Limitations of Penetration Testing: The Blind Spot Dilemma
In the world of cyber security, it's possible to do everything right on the surface, and still get attacked by a malicious cyber hacker.
What's The Difference Between Penetration Testing And Vulnerability Scanning?
To the untrained eye, they have similar-sounding names, but penetration testing and vulnerability scanning are very different services.
Does My Organization Need A Penetration Test?
People in the cybersecurity industry often try to make it seem like getting a penetration test is the end-all and be-all of cybersecurity. As usual, the issue is far more complex than that.
How To Find A Penetration Testing Service in Toronto
It's cyber security awareness month! Join us for this weeks theme, which is phone week! Protecting your mobile device is important, especially if you allow your users to bring their own devices to your network.