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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

Vulnerability Management

Why Vulnerability Scanning Isn’t Enough in 2025?

If you're relying on vulnerability scanning alone to keep your organization safe, it's time to ask a critical question: Is it enough? Many organizations scan their systems regularly, get lists of vulnerabilities, and patch what they can. But with the increasing complexity of cyberattacks, can you co

Sep 25, 202412 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, 202410 min

Data Breaches

Data Breaches for the Month August 2024

This month has been a challenging month for organizations worldwide as several high-profile data breaches occur and become headlines. These incidents have not only exposed sensitive information but also highlighted ongoing security weaknesses across industries. From large corporations to smaller bus

Sep 2, 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

IntegrationsProduct Updates

Strengthening API Security with AppSentinels Integration in the Strobes Platform

APIs are the backbone of apps and cloud services, making everything work seamlessly behind the scenes. But with their power comes a unique set of security challenges that can't be overlooked. As businesses increasingly depend on APIs to fuel their digital growth, safeguarding these critical links ha

Aug 28, 20247 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

Vulnerability IntelligenceVulnerability Management

CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability In a recent security advisory, Microsoft disclosed a high-severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-38063. This critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw, rated with a CVSS score of 9.8, poses a significant risk

Aug 16, 20244 min

CTEM

Strobes Integrates with Azure Repos: Enhancing Code Security

As software development reaches new heights, ensuring the security and management of your code is more crucial than ever. Seeing the need of the hour, Strobes CTEM is now integrated with Azure Repos! This integration propels Strobes capabilities to new levels, combining Azure Repos stellar version c

Aug 14, 20247 min

OWASP

Understanding the OWASP Top 10 Application Vulnerabilities

The OWASP Top 10 is a globally recognized guide to the most critical web application security risks. Compiled by industry experts, it highlights vulnerabilities like broken access control, cryptographic failures, and injection attacks, issues that put sensitive data and business operations at risk.

Aug 13, 202419 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

Offensive Security

Securing from Active Directory Attacks

Active Directory (AD) lies at the heart of your organization's Windows network, silently orchestrating user access, authentication, and security. But do you truly understand its workings and the potential risks posed by active directory attacks? This blog peels back the layers of AD, revealing its c

Aug 6, 20249 min

Security Insights

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

Why Vulnerability Scanning Isn’t Enough in 2025?

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

Data Breaches for the Month August 2024

DAST vs Penetration Testing vs Agentic Pentesting

Strengthening API Security with AppSentinels Integration in the Strobes Platform

Web Application Penetration Testing: Steps &amp; Test Cases

CVE-2024-38063: An In-Depth Look at the Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Strobes Integrates with Azure Repos: Enhancing Code Security

Understanding the OWASP Top 10 Application Vulnerabilities

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

Securing from Active Directory Attacks

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

Web Application Penetration Testing: Steps & Test Cases