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Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven exposure management.

CASM

How Strobes Uses CASM Security to Uncover Hidden Cloud Risks

The cloud has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering unprecedented agility and scalability. However, this rapid adoption has also introduced a new wave of security challenges. CASM Security plays a crucial role in addressing these risks. A recent Checkpoint cloud security report underscores

Aug 5, 20249 min

Penetration TestingVulnerability Scanning

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: Key Differences

A vulnerability scan tells you what might be wrong; a penetration test proves what an attacker can actually exploit. Here is the difference, shown side by side on the same finding.

Jul 29, 20245 min

Penetration Testing

How much does a penetration test cost?

Curious about how much penetration testing costs? You understand its importance, but budgeting for different pentests can be a challenge. This blog post will guide you through the intricacies of penetration testing pricing, helping you make informed decisions for your organisation. We'll explore var

Jul 17, 202425 min

Vulnerability Management

Vulnerability Management Lifecycle: The Ultimate Guide to Business Security

63% of organizations faced cyberattacks due to unpatched vulnerabilities, yet leading companies stay ahead with a strong Vulnerability Management Lifecycle (VML). This structured process helps identify, prioritize, and remediate risks across IT assets, reducing exposure and strengthening resilience.

Jul 16, 202427 min

Penetration Testing

Black Box vs White Box vs Gray Box Penetration Testing

Black box, white box, and gray box describe how much a tester knows before they start. Here is how each changes coverage, cost, and realism, with the bugs each one quietly misses.

Jul 14, 20246 min

CVE

OpenSSH regreSSHion (CVE-2024-6387): A Blast from the Past with Critical Repercussions

OpenSSH, a crucial tool in secure communications, has recently been impacted by a critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6387, also known as "regreSSHion." This blog will provide an overview of the vulnerability, its exploitation methods, and strategies for mitigation. OpenSSH (Open Secure Sh

Jul 2, 20246 min

Penetration Testing

The 5 Phases of Penetration Testing Explained

Every penetration test moves through five phases: reconnaissance, scanning, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting. Here is what happens in each, with real tool output.

Jun 29, 20246 min

Penetration Testing

What Is Penetration Testing? Types, Process, and Phases Explained

Penetration testing is an authorized simulated attack that proves which weaknesses an attacker can actually exploit. Here are the types, the process, and what real findings look like.

Jun 15, 20246 min

CTEM

CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management) - The Ultimate Guide for CISOs

Cybersecurity defenses have evolved from firewalls to red teaming, yet breaches still make headlines. Why? Because piecemeal security strategies leave blind spots. This is where Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) changes the game. Instead of reacting after an attack, CTEM delivers ongoing

May 27, 202419 min

Cloud Security

Open Source Security: How Strobes Integrates Security into Your Dev Workflow

Cloud-native development thrives on open source software (OSS). It offers readily available, pre-built components that accelerate development lifecycles. However, this very advantage presents a significant Open Source Security challenge for DevSecOps: OSS security vulnerabilities. A single critical

May 8, 20247 min

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing Report: Key Elements You Can't Miss

You've invested in a Penetration Testing Report. Great news! You've taken a crucial step towards shoring up your organization's security. But the battle isn't over yet. That hefty penetration testing report you just received holds the key to unlocking the true value of the pentest. The question is,

Apr 30, 202413 min

Vulnerability Prioritization

Prioritizing Vulnerabilities: A Growing Imperative

Did a security breach just become your biggest nightmare? It's a harsh reality for many companies. A whopping 76% of enterprise IT security executives reported business disruptions due to vulnerabilities in just the past year. Vulnerability scanners overwhelm you with thousands of vulnerabilities, l

Mar 29, 20244 min