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

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

CTEM

The Evolving Landscape of Security: From Vulnerability Management to CTEM

Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated by the day, especially with the advent of AI. Hackers are exploiting not just software flaws, but also misconfigurations, human error, and even unguarded cloud assets. Making the shift from Vulnerability Management To CTEM is crucial — traditional vulnerab

Mar 15, 20244 min

ASM

Cloud Attack Surface Management(CASM): What is it? How does Strobes CASM help you with cloud security?

The cloud revolutionized how businesses operate, but with increased flexibility comes an expanded attack surface. Traditional security methods struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of cloud environments, making Cloud Attack Surface Management (CASM) a crucial tool for modern security teams.

Mar 6, 20246 min

Cybersecurity

Bridging the Gap: Connecting Cybersecurity Spending to Business Results

Cybersecurity is no longer an optional expense; it's a strategic investment for businesses of all sizes. But securing budget approval for cybersecurity investments can be a hurdle, especially when justifying the return on investment (ROI). This blog tackles this challenge head-on, providing practica

Feb 27, 20244 min