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Dynamic Application Security Testing Explained

Dynamic Application Security Testing Explained

According to a report by Accenture, 43% of cyberattacks target small firms, while just 14% are ready to defend themselves. This figure reveals an essential issue facing our digital age: many businesses are unprepared for the relentless wave of cyberattacks.  That’s where Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) comes into play. So, what exactly is

External Network Penetration Testing

External Network Penetration Testing: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

Have you ever wondered how secure your organization’s external network is? It’s a question worth asking. This question has never been more pressing with threats looming from every corner of the internet. According to the 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, external actors perpetrated 83% of breaches, with 49% of these breaches involving the

What is Penetration Testing as a Service

What is Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS)?

Cyber threats are everywhere today. According to a recent study, 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Thus, this is a wake-up call for everyone. That’s where Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) steps in. It is a robust cybersecurity approach incorporating automation with human expertise to recognize and manage vulnerabilities in an organization’s

Importance of Attack Surface Management in Cyber Security

Importance of Attack Surface Management in Cyber Security

Introduction  Cyber attacks brimmed over by 15%, giving rise to an estimated $6 trillion in global damages in 2023. This alarming figure highlights the critical significance of protecting your digital assets. In addition, the expansive digital landscape of modern organizations presents many entry points for potential threats. Thus, this underscores the urgent need for

Securing Your Service Providers- A Guide to Risk Management

Securing Your Service Providers: A Guide to Risk Management

Nearly 60% of businesses have experienced a data breach caused by their service providers. For example, a prominent credit reporting agency, Equifax, experienced a significant data breach in 2017 because of a software weakness in its service provider. This tragedy alone affected more than 147 million people.  These startling statistics and real-life examples shed

DORA

DORA: Your Essential Guide to EU’s New Cybersecurity Regulation

According to a recent McAfee report, cybercrime costs the global economy over $1 trillion annually. Sounds scary, right? Well, this figure emphasizes the vital need for strong cybersecurity measures.  But here’s the good news: Meet Digital Operational Resilience Act, otherwise known as DORA, which safeguards financial cybersecurity. So, what is DORA? In simple terms,

The Future of EU Cybersecurity-Unveiling the Power of the NIS2 Directive

The Future of EU Cybersecurity: Unveiling the Power of the NIS2 Directive

The dramatic upturn in cyber incidents has shown that more than 50% of EU businesses regularly face cyber-attacks. These threats are growing in complexity and frequency, as per a recent report by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). However, the EU has put in place the NIS2 Directive as a response to it. 

Why You Need Both Attack Surface & Vulnerability Management

Why You Need Both Attack Surface & Vulnerability Management

A Cybersecurity Ventures report from 2023 predicts that global spending on cybercrime will shoot up from $3 trillion in 2015 to $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Thus, this shows the growing threat environment that companies must deal with. As such, businesses must implement robust security measures to safeguard their digital assets effectively against increasingly

Is Your Attack Surface Ready for What's Next Emerging Trends to Watch

Is Your Attack Surface Ready for What’s Next? Emerging Trends to Watch

New data emerging in accordance with cyberattack trends indicates a 38% increase in global attacks in 2022 compared with  2021, as per CheckPoint Research. As such, this clearly shows that the digital setting is constantly changing, bringing new challenges and threats to companies across the globe. Thus, it is important to understand the emerging

what are third-party data breaches & how to stay safe by preventing it

What are Third-Party Data Breaches & How to Stay Safe by Preventing it?

Data breaches are a constant worry due to frequent news reports. As per the IBM/Ponemon Institute report, the mean overall expense spent due to data breaches in 2023 was $4.45 million. Third-party breaches are especially scary among the many cybersecurity risks companies deal with.  A third-party data breach occurs when someone sneaks into a