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

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

Compliance

PCI DSS v4.0 Changes: Pen Testing & Vulnerability Management Explained

The PCI DSS v4.0 Changes usher in a new era of proactive payment security under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0. While PCI DSS v3.2.1 is retired on March 31, 2024, specific v4.0 requirements are enacted after a one-year grace period. This article delves into the criti

Jun 26, 20245 min

Vulnerability Management

Top 15 Vulnerability Management Tools for Businesses in 2025 (Reviewed & Ranked)

You searched for vulnerability management tools but got vulnerability scanners instead, thinking they were the same. While procurement or finance teams might mistakenly equate the two, they serve different functions and offer different levels of security assurance. As cyber threats become more sophi

Jun 20, 202418 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

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Top 5 CVEs and Vulnerabilities of May 2024

May brought a fresh batch of security headaches. This month, we're focusing on critical vulnerabilities in widely used software like Apache, Gitlab, and Github. These flaws could allow attackers to steal data, hijack systems, or wreak havoc in your network. Let's break down the top 5 CVEs you need t

Jun 3, 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

Vulnerability Management

Customized Vulnerability Management Dashboard for CISOs

CISOs need a central hub to visualize critical security data. Strobes vulnerability management dashboard helps create impactful VM CISO dashboards, turning complex data into actionable insights. This guide shows you how to leverage Strobes RBVM’s features to build dashboards that exceed industry sta

May 24, 20246 min

CTEM

Key CTEM Metrics: Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Continuous Threat Exposure Management Program

According to a new market research report published by Global Market Estimates, the global continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2024 to 2029. This significant rise suggests a growing demand for CTEM solutions, which help organizations ident

May 20, 20247 min

Compliance

Adaptive Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Vulnerability Management- A strobes Guide

Traditionally, organizations have often relied on a standardized SLA for vulnerability management, imposing identical remediation timelines across all teams and vulnerabilities. This approach suffers from several shortcomings: Overwhelm and Discouragement: Teams with limited resources struggle to me

May 13, 20247 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

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A Closer Look at Top 5 Vulnerabilities of April 2024

Keeping pace with the latest cybersecurity threats is vital for organizations of all sizes. Here at Strobes, our security team has assembled a list of the top 5 most critical Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) discovered in April 2024. By staying informed about these vulnerabilities, you ca

May 3, 20245 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