August 27, 2024 at 10:19AM External Attack Surface Management (EASM) bridges gaps in traditional penetration testing, addressing overlooked risks in an organization’s digital defenses. An Informa Tech survey highlights limited coverage and frequency issues of penetration testing, leaving organizations vulnerable to cyber threats. Integrating EASM with Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) provides comprehensive visibility … Read more
May 1, 2024 at 05:59PM Cobalt, a leading provider of offensive security solutions, unveiled its sixth annual State of Pentesting Report in the RSA conference. The report details a surge in cyber threats and the struggle to handle AI, with 86% of cybersecurity teams using AI while 70% face increased AI threats. Additionally, it highlights … Read more
March 28, 2024 at 11:47AM Traditional penetration testing, while important, can lead to hidden costs and inefficiencies. Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offers continuous monitoring, real-time testing, and enhanced collaboration. It provides more significant ROI and reduces the total costs of security. Outpost24’s PTaaS solution is a robust alternative to traditional pen testing, better … Read more
March 13, 2024 at 12:45PM Annual pen test vendor rotation seeks to maintain a fresh perspective on security. While it can uncover missed vulnerabilities and foster healthy competition, drawbacks include lack of consistency and high resource consumption. Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) offers a sustainable alternative, providing continuous monitoring and insights while streamlining vendor … Read more
February 15, 2024 at 10:33AM Web application security is vital in today’s interconnected world, with 25% of breaches involving web application attacks. Automated vulnerability scanners, while important, have limitations in detecting logic flaws, incomplete coverage, and advanced attack techniques. Manual pen testing offers a more nuanced assessment, considering specific context and providing better risk communication. … Read more
January 16, 2024 at 10:23AM AI solutions are gaining traction in business, with 33% of organizations using generative AI. By 2026, over 80% are projected to have their own AI models. However, AI is being exploited for cybercrimes, including enhancing social engineering, spreading malware, and increasing malware stealth. Organizations need robust cybersecurity measures to combat … Read more
November 14, 2023 at 07:33AM The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, leading organizations to realize that traditional cybersecurity measures may not be enough. Continuous monitoring, which involves actively searching for vulnerabilities and threats, is seen as a key strategy. For web applications, a pen testing as a service … Read more