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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

Decoding the Penetration Testing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this cyber world, data protection is a main goal for every organization. In India, corporations spend an average of $2.8 million annually on cyber security. According to the ETCISO annual survey, the average security budget allocation to Indian industries is 7.6% of its total IT budget. As compar

Sep 26, 202410 min

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing Standards: PTES, OSSTMM, NIST, and OWASP

PTES, OSSTMM, NIST SP 800-115, and the OWASP guides are the four standards behind professional pentesting. Here is what each covers, how they stack, and how to spot a vendor faking it.

Sep 12, 20245 min

Penetration TestingOffensive Security

DAST vs Penetration Testing vs Agentic Pentesting

DAST scans running apps automatically, pentesting adds human exploitation, and agentic pentesting is the AI-driven third category. Here is how all three compare on depth and frequency.

Aug 28, 20245 min

Penetration Testing

Web Application Penetration Testing: Steps & Test Cases

How secure are your web applications, really? Consider the risk of a malicious actor exploiting hidden vulnerabilities before you have the chance to address them. Web Application Penetration Testing is crucial for discovering these weaknesses. By simulating real-world attacks and using well-structur

Aug 21, 202414 min

Penetration Testing

Automated vs Manual Penetration Testing: Which One Do You Need?

Automated testing is fast and broad; manual testing is deep and creative. Here is how they differ, the bugs only humans catch, and why the best programs blend both.

Aug 13, 20245 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

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

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

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

Penetration Testing

Strobes 2023 Pentesting Recap: Trends, Stats, and How PTaaS is Transforming Cybersecurity

Like every year, we are releasing some research and analysis around our pen-testing in 2023. This article covers key penetration testing statistics, including what category of vulnerabilities we commonly report across hundreds of customers, and how we reduce compliance times and turnaround time when

Dec 18, 20239 min

Security Insights

Decoding the Penetration Testing Process​: A Step-by-Step Guide

Penetration Testing Standards: PTES, OSSTMM, NIST, and OWASP

DAST vs Penetration Testing vs Agentic Pentesting

Web Application Penetration Testing: Steps &amp; Test Cases

Automated vs Manual Penetration Testing: Which One Do You Need?

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning: Key Differences

How much does a penetration test cost?

Black Box vs White Box vs Gray Box Penetration Testing

The 5 Phases of Penetration Testing Explained

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

Penetration Testing Report: Key Elements You Can't Miss

Strobes 2023 Pentesting Recap: Trends, Stats, and How PTaaS is Transforming Cybersecurity

Decoding the Penetration Testing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide

Web Application Penetration Testing: Steps & Test Cases