Cybersecurity insights
Practical guidance on penetration testing, application security, awareness and compliance in the UAE, the GCC and Egypt.
How to spot a phishing email in 10 seconds
Phishing is still the easiest way into most companies. The good news: nearly every phishing message gives itself away. Here is the 10-second check we teach in our awareness sessions.
Fake invoice fraud: how business email compromise works, and how to stop it
No malware, no hacking tools, just one convincing email asking finance to pay a real invoice into a new bank account. Business email compromise is one of the costliest cyber crimes for companies, and it is preventable.
Ransomware attack: what to do in the first 24 hours
The decisions you make in the first hours of a ransomware attack shape how much you lose. This guide walks through what to do, and what not to do, so your team can act calmly when it matters.
7 signs your business is an easy target for hackers
Most attackers aren't picking you specially. They scan the internet for easy targets and move on to the next. Here are the seven weaknesses we see most often, and how to stop being the easy one.
5 API security flaws we find again and again
APIs power every modern app, and they leak data in surprisingly predictable ways. These are the five flaws our testers find most often, explained for developers and the managers who fund them.
Is your mobile app leaking data? 6 things attackers check first
Anyone can download your app, unpack it and see how it works. Here are the six things attackers, and our testers, look at first, and what you can do about each one.
Vulnerability assessment vs penetration testing: what's the difference?
Both find security weaknesses, but they answer different questions. Here is how they compare, and how to choose the right one for your organization.
How to prepare for a penetration test: a practical checklist
A little preparation makes a penetration test faster, safer and far more valuable. Use this checklist before, during and after your next engagement.
What a good penetration test report should include
The report is what you are really paying for. Here is what a professional penetration test report contains, and the red flags that tell you it is just a scan with a new cover page.
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