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5 Types of Bad Penetration Tests (& How to Avoid Them)
Not all penetration tests are created equal — and some are a complete waste of time and money. In this video, we break…
Why We Don’t Flinch When Someone Says Their Last Pen Test Was a Disaster
You can almost set your watch by it. We get on a call with a prospective client. Walk through the project. Exchange a…
Good vs. Bad Pentest Reports: What a Real Security Assessment Looks Like
A while back, I found myself sitting in a prospective client’s office, admiring his bookshelf. You can learn a lot about someone from…
Quick Penetration Test for SOC 2: What You Need and How to Get It Fast
A while back, a SaaS founder reached out to me. They weren’t panicking — not exactly — but the tone was familiar. You…
Why Vendor Security Testing Matters (Even if It’s Not Required)
When people think about getting breached, they usually imagine something going wrong in their own systems. But that’s not always how it happens….
Penetration Testing LLM-Integrated Apps Using the OWASP LLMSVS
As large language models (LLMs) become more deeply integrated into modern applications, the way we approach penetration testing is evolving. Traditional security testing…
Vulnerability Scans vs. Penetration Testing vs. Red Teaming — What’s Actually Useful?
When companies first approach us about security testing, there’s often confusion about what kind of testing they actually need. Terms like vulnerability scanning,…
Black Box, Gray Box, and White Box Testing: What’s the Difference (and Which One Should You Choose?)
When you start exploring penetration testing, one of the first decisions you’ll face is determining the level of information you’ll provide to the…
What Counts as SOC 2 Evidence for CC7.1?
If you’re preparing for a SOC 2 audit, you already know that CC7.1 is a critical requirement under the System Operations section of…
How We Approach Penetration Testing: Practical, Realistic, and Useful
Penetration testing is about more than just spotting vulnerabilities. It’s about genuinely understanding how an attacker would realistically approach your systems, the pathways…