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Security insights, pentesting tips, and vulnerability research.

2026-09-03

AI Security and LLM Pentesting

AI and LLM penetration testing — prompt injection, model poisoning, data extraction, and how to assess AI-powered features for vulnerabilities.

2026-09-03

FedRAMP Pentest Requirements

FedRAMP pentest requirements for cloud providers — annual methodology, scoring, scope, and what the Joint Authorization Board expects.

2026-09-03

GLBA Pentest Requirements

GLBA Safeguards Rule penetration testing requirements for financial institutions — what the FTC requires, who qualifies, and how to scope a compliant pentest.

2026-09-01

IoT Penetration Testing Guide

IoT and medical device penetration testing — firmware analysis, embedded protocol testing, physical attack vectors, and regulatory compliance.

2026-09-01

Pentesting for MSPs

How MSPs and MSSPs can offer pentesting to clients without building an internal team — white-label options, multi-tenant scoping, and partner pricing.

2026-09-01

Social Engineering Testing Guide

Social engineering pentesting — phishing, vishing, pretexting, and physical testing explained, plus compliance requirements and scoping.

2026-08-28

OWASP Top 10 Explained

The OWASP Top 10 web vulnerabilities explained for pentest buyers — what each means, why it matters for compliance, and what to look for in your report.

2026-08-28

PTaaS: Pentesting as a Service

Pentesting-as-a-Service (PTaaS) explained — how subscription-based pentesting works, how it compares to annual testing, and who benefits most.

2026-08-28

True Cost of a Cheap Pentest

What you miss with a cheap pentest — the difference between a scanner dump and a validated manual+AI assessment, and why price shopping leaves you exposed.

2026-08-26

GDPR Pentest Requirements

Does GDPR require penetration testing? How Article 32's security of processing requirements map to pentesting, and what data protection authorities expect.

2026-08-26

Pentest Frequency Guide

How often should you run a penetration test? Annual vs quarterly vs continuous — what compliance frameworks require and what security best practice recommends.

2026-08-26

Pentesting for Startups

A guide to penetration testing for startups — when to start, how to budget, what to test first, and how pentest reports help close enterprise deals.

2026-08-24

CMMC 2.0 Pentest Requirements

CMMC 2.0 penetration testing requirements for defense contractors — Level 1 vs Level 2, what C3PAO assessors expect, and how to prepare for certification.

2026-08-24

Fintech Penetration Testing

Fintech penetration testing — PCI DSS, SOC 2, and GLBA compliance, payment processing security, mobile banking apps, and API assessment.

2026-08-24

Healthcare Pentesting Guide

Healthcare penetration testing — beyond HIPAA basics, covering EHR systems, telehealth, medical devices, patient portals, and third-party risk.

2026-08-21

Cloud Penetration Testing Guide

Cloud penetration testing methodology for AWS, Azure, and GCP — IAM assessment, storage security, Kubernetes testing, and shared responsibility.

2026-08-21

Manual vs AI Penetration Testing

Manual vs AI penetration testing compared — depth, speed, pricing, compliance acceptance, and a decision framework for choosing the right approach.

2026-08-21

NIST 800-171 Pentest Requirements

NIST SP 800-171 penetration testing requirements — what the 110 controls say, how to scope for DFARS compliance, and what C3PAO assessors expect to see.

2026-08-19

API Security Penetration Testing

API penetration testing methodology — REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and WebSocket vulnerabilities including BOLA, mass assignment, injection, and authentication flaws.

2026-08-19

How to Read a Pentest Report

A buyer's guide to reading a penetration test report — executive summary, risk ratings, finding walkthroughs, and what separates quality from a scanner dump.

2026-08-19

SaaS Penetration Testing Guide

A complete guide to penetration testing for SaaS companies — multi-tenant architecture, API-first design, and what to test for SOC 2 and enterprise sales.

2026-08-17

How to Prepare for a Pentest

A practical 7-day checklist for preparing your first penetration test — scope definition, stakeholder notifications, system backups, and what to expect.

2026-08-17

ISO 27001 Pentest Requirements

What ISO 27001 actually requires for penetration testing — mapping Annex A.8.8 and A.8.29 to the real-world pentest scope certification bodies expect.

2026-08-17

Pentest vs Vulnerability Scan

Penetration testing vs vulnerability scanning — what each does, which compliance frameworks require which, and what your organization actually needs.

2026-06-11

HIPAA Pentest Requirements

Does HIPAA require penetration testing? How pentesting fits the Security Rule's risk analysis requirements, and what healthcare organizations should do.

2026-06-11

Choosing a Pentest Company

A buyer's guide to choosing a penetration testing company — 10 questions that separate a real security assessment from a vulnerability scan.

2026-06-11

PCI DSS Pentest Requirements v4.0

PCI DSS requires penetration testing. Here's what Requirement 11.4 mandates under v4.0 — internal and external tests, segmentation, frequency, and scope.

2026-06-11

Penetration Test Cost in 2026

A clear breakdown of penetration testing costs by type, scope, and provider in 2026 — and how to get enterprise-grade pentesting for less.

2026-06-11

SOC 2 Pentest Requirements

Does SOC 2 require a penetration test? How pentesting maps to the SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, what auditors expect, and how to prepare.

2026-06-11

Types of Penetration Testing

External, web app, internal, API, cloud, and M365 penetration testing explained — what each covers and how to choose the right scope.