11 Jan Penetration testing methods presented and explained
Posted at 18:41h in Penetration Testing
Penetration testing can take various shapes and forms. The main methods are listed and explained, together with their best use case. ...
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03 Jan High profile hacking attacks in the crypto industry.
A look at high profile hacks in the crypto world including attacks on crypto exchanges and web platforms used to mine crypto currencies....
23 Dec Understanding the five stages of a penetration test.
Posted at 11:10h in Penetration Testing
An overview of the main phases making up an effective penetration test. From the initial reconnaissance phase, to scanning, vulnerability assessment, exploitation and the final reporting phase - All the steps in a pen test explained....
10 Dec What pen tests include. An interview with Cybergate’s CTO.
Posted at 18:36h in Penetration Testing
The importance of pen tests. The benefits of carrying out regular professional pen tests. What is included in the top pen test types. The starting point of any pen test exercise. All these, in an interview with Cybergate’s CTO....
23 Nov Think security from day one, when designing a digital application.
Posted at 09:40h in Penetration Testing
What one should keep in mind when designing a web or mobile application. Considerations to be taken into account when designing the functionality and subsequently the user experience of a digital platform....
11 Nov Identity and Access management – its importance, the main components and benefits.
Posted at 11:34h in Cloud Security
A thorough definition of Identity and Access management together with an overview of the main components making up an IAM and the benefits the organisation enjoys when using an IAM....
24 Oct Pros and cons of penetration testing. A list of benefits and possible pitfalls of pen tests.
Posted at 09:08h in Penetration Testing
Penetration testing is crucial for any organisation’s security posture. If done well, a number of pros can be experienced, but if the pentester is careless or lacks the right competences, serious issues can be experienced....
10 Oct Internal and external challenges to an effective organisation-wide cyber security set of policies.
Posted at 21:32h in Threats and Risk Management
Issues and challenges to an effective organisational cyber security strategy and the respective policies. From handling of data to user account management - policies to manage and mitigate cyber security risks....
20 Sep The weakest link in any organisation’s cybersecurity chain is employees.
Posted at 13:06h in Cyber Security Awareness
Humans are the weakest link in an organisation’s cyber security chain. Humans are prone to errors which enable malicious actors to exploit such weaknesses to get their hands on sensitive data....
11 Sep Regular penetration tests bring about a string of benefits to organisations, irrespective of the sector they operate in.
Posted at 19:29h in Penetration Testing
Five advantages of regular pen testing to any organisation. Routine pentests allow organisations to find vulnerabilities before malicious actors. Pen tests should be central to all cyber security strategies....