Penetration Testing, often known as "pen testing," plays a pivotal role in assessing the security posture of any digital environment. It's a simulated cyber attack where security teams utilise a series of attack techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within systems, applications, and an organisation’s infrastructure. This form of testing is crucial because it evaluates the effectiveness of the organisation's defensive mechanisms against unauthorized access and malicious actors.

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If you had to choose between regular cybersecurity training and simulated phishing testing, the data shows you should choose simulated phishing tests. When the security awareness training (SAT) industry started over a decade ago, there was some controversy about whether simulated phishing tests should be conducted. The idea of simulated phishing testing was relatively new and some people took them as not only unusual, but potentially unethical and unneeded.

The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is a Canadian data privacy law that governs how private sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information when conducting commercial activities. By setting strict requirements for private businesses, PIPEDA ensures that individuals and customers have control over how their data is managed.

The Sansec.io research team warned today that a script from the polyfill.io domain and service, which was purchased earlier this year by a Chinese company named ‘Funnull’, has been modified to introduce malicious code on websites in a supply chain attack. Currently over 100,000 sites could be impacted.

Last week I met with a Director of a European Bank. A question he asked me was "How much should we spend on Cyber Security"? As there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, I will try to break it down: Small Businesses (1-50 employees): Secure Your Startup/ SMB/ SME Medium Businesses (51-500 employees): Step Up Your Game Large Businesses (500+ employees): Go Big on Security Enterprise Level (5000+ employees): Fortify the Fortress Bonus Tips Practical Steps Invest in Cybersecurity.

Security teams are drowning in alerts and manual tasks, and the weight of human error hangs heavy. Repetitive tasks lead to fatigue, where overlooked details can have devastating consequences. In a high-stakes environment where misconfigurations, accidentally exposed secrets, and delayed responses spell disaster, security teams desperately need tools to reduce the risk and pressure.

Fresh from the recent.conf24 user conference in fabulous Las Vegas, I thought I’d share what I thought were some of the key points throughout the week. Along with admiring the traditional display of fezzes and capes throughout the week, we were excited about the great conversations with our customers, business partners, Splunkers, and, of course, the lovely Buttercup.

The BBC recently reported that Booking.com is warning that AI is driving an explosion in travel scams. Up to 900% in their estimation - making it abundantly clear that while AI can be a force for good, it can also be a formidable weapon in the arsenal of cybercriminals. One of the most concerning trends we've observed is the increasing use of AI by cybercriminals to carry out sophisticated phishing attacks.

Properly architecting and designing solutions for clean room recovery is a crucial step for any organization looking to become more resilient to cyber threats. Clean rooms provide organizations with an isolated environment where data integrity and recovery processes are insulated from external threats. By providing a clean room environment, organizations can expedite security investigations and recovery timelines in the event of a cyber attack.