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How to secure web apps continuously with Pen Testing as a Service

Web applications are continuously evolving due to the hypo-velocity of code changes and stream of new features and functionality leaving businesses exposed to application security risks. A new wave of automated pen testing conducted through a software as a service delivery model can help reduce this risk by providing automated vulnerability findings in real time.

A quarter of critical vulnerabilities exposed during penetration tests are not being remediated by businesses

Today, new research from cyber security specialist Bulletproof found the extent to which businesses are leaving themselves open to cyber attack. The research found that when tested, 28% of businesses had critical vulnerabilities - vulnerabilities that could be immediately exploited by cyber attacks. A quarter of businesses neglected to fix those critical vulnerabilities, even though penetration testing had highlighted them to the business after a retest was completed.

Gaming Application Penetration Testing - My Favorite 9 Business Logical Flaws

The target application is an online gaming application that offers a variety of games to play. You can earn money by playing a variety of games. This application organizes various battles. As a result, two users can participate in the games and win money. This application also gives users coins for playing games, which they can later exchange for buying profile pictures and other items & also users can withdraw the earned money later.

What is CHECK and CREST penetration testing?

CHECK and CREST are two separate accreditations approved for use by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST). CHECK, which is an abbreviation of IT Health Check Service, is an NCSC initiative for protecting government and public sector systems in line with government policy.

What is Penetration Testing: Definition, Methods, and Examples

The frequency and severity of cybersecurity attacks are increasing with each passing year. That's why many organizations are now putting greater focus on different ways to withstand online attacks. There are also regulations like HIPAA, PCI, GDPR, and DSS that mandate periodic penetration testing in order to remain current with all requirements.

Crossword Cybersecurity Supports British Educational Suppliers Association Members with Cyber Essentials Certification and Access to Rizikon Assurance

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc is today announcing that its online software assurance platform, Rizikon, is being made freely available to the British Educational Suppliers Association ("BESA") as a single-use cyber security assessment to support them towards Cyber Essentials certification.

Crossword Cybersecurity supports techUK's SME Membership with Cyber Essentials certification and access to Rizikon Assurance

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc is today announcing that its online software assurance platform, Rizikon Assurance, is being made freely available to members of UK technology trade association, techUK for a single-use cyber security assessment to support them towards Cyber Essentials certification.

How Penetration Testing Helps Cloud DLP

The market for penetration testing is expected to reach $3.1 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 12% CAGR during this time. Fueled by the rising number of mega-breaches and more sophisticated attacks, IT teams are taking a more proactive approach, using penetration testing to validate and improve their security configurations. As more organizations do business on SaaS and cloud programs, penetration testing is becoming an important complement to cloud data loss prevention tools.