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Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: Key Differences

November 2, 2026 - 13 mins read

Penetration testing takes a more hands-on approach. Skilled security professionals simulate real-world attack techniques to exploit identified weaknesses, uncover hidden…

OT Asset Inventory: The Foundation of Every Strong OT Security Program

November 2, 2026 - 9 mins read

Industrial systems connect to various corporate and other external networks and use cloud and other remote services. As a result,…

Hidden for 14 Years, Found by AI in One Week: The PHP2Shell Story

October 23, 2026 - 13 mins read

Imagine seven out of every ten websites on the internet running on the same engine, and that engine has a…

OT Security Checklist for Manufacturing & Energy Plants

October 12, 2026 - 7 mins read

Manufacturing and Energy Plants utilise Operational Technology (OT) to help manage and operate their business. These technologies include programmable logic…

Is Your Annual Pentest Report Enough? Understanding Industry-Specific VAPT Requirements

October 10, 2026 - 8 mins read

Annual security testing has become a familiar routine for many organisations. Once a year, a testing firm is hired, a…

Lateral Movement: The Attack Path Most Security Teams Never Test

October 6, 2026 - 6 mins read

Most security programs focus on stopping attackers from getting in. Firewalls, endpoint protection, email security, and perimeter monitoring all work…

5 IoT Attack Vectors Every Manufacturer Should Test For Before Launch

October 5, 2026 - 9 mins read

IoT devices have supported our homes, factories, healthcare systems, businesses, and our critical infrastructure. There are now smart cameras, advanced…

Top 10 Vulnerabilities Found in Secure Code Review

September 23, 2026 - 6 mins read

A Secure Code Review analyzes an application’s source code from an attacker’s perspective. Reviewers look for paths that could lead…

The Hidden Risks of Ignoring API Security During Mobile Application Security Testing

August 8, 2026 - 8 mins read

Mobile applications don’t operate in isolation. Behind every login screen, payment flow, and push notification sits a network of APIs…

Why Manual Validation Still Matters in Automated Security Testing

July 27, 2026 - 8 mins read

Now, organizations deploy software several times a day, and each new feature, API, or cloud deployment may add new security…