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Security Potpourri: SOCs, automation, and penetration testing with Cliff Janzen

Sep 23, 2025 By LimaCharlie In LimaCharlie
Cliff Janzen, CISO and VP of Security Services at Arctiq, joined us for Defender Fridays for a special "Security Potpourri" session! What's on the menu? > SOC operations and optimization> Security automation strategies> Penetration testing insights> The current state of security landscape> All through Cliff's expert lens and real-world experience.
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Meeting Security Standards Through Effective Penetration Testing Practices

Meeting Security Standards Through Effective Penetration Testing Practices

Sep 14, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
These days, cyberattacks aren't just more common; they're smarter and far more costly. That's why companies can't afford to gamble with their security. Enter penetration testing (or pentesting). Done right, it's a crucial tool that helps organizations find weak spots before attackers do and proves they're meeting key security standards.
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eCommerce and Retail Penetration Testing: Protect Payments, Customer Data, and Compliance

Sep 4, 2025 By Vinugayathri Chinnasamy In Indusface
Penetration testing for eCommerce and retail has become critical as these industries face escalating cyber threats, making them prime targets for attackers seeking financial gain and sensitive customer data. According to IBM’s 2025 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.44 million.
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Penetration Testing for Insurance Firms: Boost Security, Compliance & Trust

Sep 3, 2025 By Vinugayathri Chinnasamy In Indusface
Penetration testing for insurance firms has become a necessity as the sector faces a 309% surge in cyberattacks in H1 2025, compared to H1 2024. Attackers are no longer just after sensitive policyholder data; they are increasingly focused on disrupting core operations and undermining customer trust. With insurers handling massive volumes of personal and financial data, the stakes could not be higher. This heightened threat landscape makes penetration testing a necessity, not a checkbox.
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Healthcare Penetration Testing: Protecting Patient Data, EHRs, Medical Devices, and APIs

Sep 3, 2025 By Vinugayathri Chinnasamy In Indusface
The healthcare sector is one of the most targeted industries for cyberattacks. According to the Indusface State of Application Security H1 2025, exploit attempts on EMRs, test result dashboards, and online consultation platforms grew by 247%, highlighting the sector’s rising exposure. APIs and third-party integrations further expand the attack surface, giving adversaries more entry points to access sensitive patient data.
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SaaS Penetration Testing: How to Protect Tenants, APIs, and Critical Workflows

Sep 3, 2025 By Vinugayathri Chinnasamy In Indusface
SaaS platforms power critical business processes such as HR, CRM, ERP, collaboration, and more. Their multi-tenant architecture, API-first design, and rapid release cycles make them uniquely vulnerable. A single vulnerability can compromise thousands of customers simultaneously. According to the Indusface State of Application Security – Global H1 2025, API attacks surged 104% YoY, with 13X more vulnerability exploits compared to websites.
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Seven ways AI could impact the future of pen testing

Sep 1, 2025 By Marcus White In Outpost 24
In an era where attack surfaces are expanding faster than ever, AI has the potential to transform how organizations find and fix vulnerabilities. Gartner estimates AI agents will reduce the time it takes to exploit account vulnerabilities by 50%. From automating routine scans to developing self-learning attack agents, AI is already changing the red team playbook – and the pace of innovation shows no signs of slowing.
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Rounding up the best UK penetration testing providers

Rounding up the best UK penetration testing providers

Aug 29, 2025 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Picking "the best" pen testing partner depends on your systems, risk appetite, and evidence needs. This list focuses on UK providers with recognised assurance, proven technical depth, and clear reporting. We have prioritised CREST membership and, where relevant, NCSC CHECK status, because these are the fastest filters for competence in the UK public and regulated sectors. You will still want to run a proper scope, ask for a sample report, and meet the actual testers, but this short list will give you a strong head start.
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Beyond Legacy Pen Tests: What to Look for in a Modern Internal Security Validation Platform

Aug 20, 2025 By Tova Dvorin In SafeBreach
If you’ve decided relying on annual penetration tests isn’t enough anymore (smart move), the next question is: “What’s the best way to continuously prove — and improve — our internal security posture?” There’s no shortage of platforms out there promising to be your automated red team, internal pentester, or attack-surface explorer. But dig deeper, and you’ll see not all of them are built the same.
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