Tag: penetration-testing
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The Role of AI Pentesting in Securing LLM Applications
The rapid adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) has reshaped the digital ecosystem, powering everything from customer service chatbots to advanced data analysis systems. But with this growth comes a wave of new security challenges. Traditional application vulnerabilities still exist, but LLM applications introduce risks such as prompt injection, data poisoning, model leakage, and misuse……
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The Role of AI Pentesting in Securing LLM Applications
The rapid adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) has reshaped the digital ecosystem, powering everything from customer service chatbots to advanced data analysis systems. But with this growth comes a wave of new security challenges. Traditional application vulnerabilities still exist, but LLM applications introduce risks such as prompt injection, data poisoning, model leakage, and misuse……
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…
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How Exposure Management Has Helped Tenable Reduce Risk and Align with the Business
Each Monday, the Tenable Exposure Management Academy provides the practical, real-world guidance you need to shift from vulnerability management to exposure management. In the second of a two-part blog series, Tenable CSO Robert Huber shares how exposure management has helped him reduce risk and better align with the business. You can read the entire Exposure…
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Looking for the Best VMDR and Pentesting Tool? The Breakthrough
Let’s come straight to the point! Kratikal gives you AutoSecT. Your security is the main driving point that made it possible to build the world’s leading VMDR and pentesting platform, powered by AI. Do you know what’s more interesting? Your network infrastructure can have the strongest security shield that no other tool provides. AutoSecT network……
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Galactic Advisors CEO: New Approach To Penetration Testing Is Driving MSP Growth
A new approach to penetration testing recently patented by Galactic Advisors is achieving early customer wins for MSP partners, according to Bruce McCully, CEO and chief security officer of the cybersecurity assessment and consulting firm. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2025/galactic-advisors-ceo-new-approach-to-penetration-testing-is-driving-msp-growth
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Automation Is Redefining Pentest Delivery
Pentesting remains one of the most effective ways to identify real-world security weaknesses before adversaries do. But as the threat landscape has evolved, the way we deliver pentest results hasn’t kept pace.Most organizations still rely on traditional reporting methods”, static PDFs, emailed documents, and spreadsheet-based tracking. The problem? These outdated workflows introduce delays, First seen…
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How to Automate Your Penetration Testing?
Learn how to automate your penetration testing, save time, reduce costs, and achieve business logic testing without human-in-the-loop. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/how-to-automate-your-penetration-testing/
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The Future of Pentesting: Can AI Replace Human Expertise? ⎥ Jyoti Raval
Discover insights from The Elephant in AppSec episode with Jyoti Raval First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/the-future-of-pentesting-can-ai-replace-human-expertise-%e2%8e%a5-jyoti-raval/
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OWASP Security Misconfiguration: Quick guide
Security misconfiguration is a significant concern, in the OWASP Top 10. During our web application penetration tests, we often discover numerous vulnerabilities of this nature. According to OWASP, this issue impacts nearly 90% of all web applications. In this blog, we will explore this vulnerability through the lens of the OWASP Top 10, illustrating it……
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What happens when penetration testing goes virtual and gets an AI coach
Cybersecurity training often struggles to match the complexity of threats. A new approach combining digital twins and LLMs aims to close that gap. Researchers from the … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/19/digital-twins-cybersecurity-training/
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How an AI-Based ‘Pen Tester’ Became a Top Bug Hunter on HackerOne
AI researcher explains how an automated penetration-testing tool became the first non-human member on HackerOne to reach the top of the platform’s US leaderboard. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/ai-based-pen-tester-top-bug-hunter-hackerone
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External Network Penetration Testing Checklist for 2025
External network penetration testing is one of the best methods to find any vulnerability that can be exploited before it happens outside of your organization. New scoring systems, voluntary compliance… The post External Network Penetration Testing Checklist for 2025 appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/08/external-network-penetration-testing-checklist-for-2025/
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Pentesting is now central to CISO strategy
Security leaders are rethinking their approach to cybersecurity as digital supply chains expand and generative AI becomes embedded in critical systems. A recent survey of 225 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/11/pentesting-for-cisos/
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Pentesting is now central to CISO strategy
Security leaders are rethinking their approach to cybersecurity as digital supply chains expand and generative AI becomes embedded in critical systems. A recent survey of 225 … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/11/pentesting-for-cisos/
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10 Best Red Teaming Companies for Advanced Attack Simulation in 2025
Tags: attack, cyber, cybersecurity, defense, penetration-testing, RedTeam, tactics, threat, vulnerabilityRed teaming companies are specialized cybersecurity firms that use a proactive, adversarial approach to test an organization’s defenses by simulating a real-world cyberattack. Unlike traditional penetration testing, which typically focuses on finding specific vulnerabilities, red teaming emulates the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of an advanced persistent threat (APT) actor. The goal is to evaluate…
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WAF Protections Bypassed via JS Injection and Parameter Pollution for XSS Attacks
A groundbreaking security research has revealed that parameter pollution techniques combined with JavaScript injection can bypass 70% of modern Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of current web security defenses. Security researchers conducting autonomous penetration testing discovered a sophisticated method to circumvent WAF protections by exploiting fundamental differences in how web applications…
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Penetration Testing Methodology: Step-by-Step Breakdown for 2025
Cyber threats are sharper and more widespread than ever before, consistently finding new entry points across our intricate digital world, from sprawling cloud environments and complex APIs to the mobile… The post Penetration Testing Methodology: Step-by-Step Breakdown for 2025 appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/08/penetration-testing-methodology-step-by-step-breakdown-for-2025/
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INE Security Launches Enhanced eMAPT Certification
Cary, North Carolina, July 10th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Industry’s Most Comprehensive Mobile Application Penetration Testing Program Addresses Real-World Mobile Security Challenges. INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity education and cybersecurity certifications, today launched its significantly enhanced eMAPT (Mobile Application Penetration Testing) certification. The updated certification delivers the industry’s most comprehensive and practical approach to mobile…
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INE Security Launches Enhanced eMAPT Certification
Cary, North Carolina, July 10th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Industry’s Most Comprehensive Mobile Application Penetration Testing Program Addresses Real-World Mobile Security Challenges. INE Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity education and cybersecurity certifications, today launched its significantly enhanced eMAPT (Mobile Application Penetration Testing) certification. The updated certification delivers the industry’s most comprehensive and practical approach to mobile…
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MCP is fueling agentic AI, and introducing new security risks
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, best-practice, ceo, cloud, corporate, cybersecurity, gartner, injection, LLM, malicious, monitoring, network, office, open-source, penetration-testing, RedTeam, risk, service, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, vulnerabilityMitigating MCP server risks: When it comes to using MCP servers there’s a big difference between developers using it for personal productivity and enterprises putting them into production use cases.Derek Ashmore, application transformation principal at Asperitas Consulting, suggests that corporate customers don’t rush on MCP adoption until the technology is safer and more of the…
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Hackers abuse leaked Shellter red team tool to deploy infostealers
Shellter Project, the vendor of a commercial AV/EDR evasion loader for penetration testing, confirmed that hackers used its Shellter Elite product in attacks after a customer leaked a copy of the software. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abuse-leaked-shellter-red-team-tool-to-deploy-infostealers/
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Skills gaps send CISOs in search of managed security providers
Tags: access, awareness, business, ciso, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, governance, group, infrastructure, intelligence, jobs, monitoring, msp, mssp, network, penetration-testing, risk, risk-assessment, service, skills, strategy, threat, tool, training, update, vulnerabilitySecurity operations centers (SOCs)Cloud platform managementSIEM and log monitoringFramework-based cybersecurity management functionsThreat intelligence feeds and analysisVulnerability scanning and patch managementEndpoint detection and response (EDR)Firewall and network security managementCompliance tracking and audit support”MSPs already have the infrastructure and staff in place to deliver these services efficiently, and at scale,” Richard Tubb, who runs the MSP community…
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Kali GPT- AI Assistant That Transforms Penetration Testing on Kali Linux
First seen on thesecurityblogger.com Jump to article: www.thesecurityblogger.com/kali-gpt-ai-assistant-that-transforms-penetration-testing-on-kali-linux/
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Infinity Global Services’ Pen Testing Achieves CREST-Accreditation
With today’s unpredictable cyber threat landscape, proactive security measures are crucial. Infinity Global Services (IGS) offers penetration testing (PT), a vital service that uncovers vulnerabilities before exploitation. Delivered by a team of seasoned experts, IGS’s penetration testing service has now achieved CREST accreditation. This globally recognised standard validates the quality, methodology, and integrity of IGS’s…
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What is Network Penetration Testing?
The firewall was set up. Scanners were running. Everything looked fine. Until a routine network penetration test found an old staging server no one remembered. It was still connected, still… The post What is Network Penetration Testing? appeared first on Strobes Security. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2025/07/what-is-network-penetration-testing/
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Our pentest quote form saves you time
Tags: penetration-testingWe are pleased to announce the release of our new penetration testing quote form, which is optimised to save you time. There is no need for a lengthy scoping call, or a long-winded series of technical questions. No excel scoping forms to fill out, no test specifications to write, no documentation and screenshots to wrestle”¦…
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AI Is Enhancing The Traditional Pentesting Approach A Detailed Analysis
For a long time now, traditional pentesting has served as the backbone of proactive cyberdefense strategies across all industries flourishing in the digital realm. Pacing with the time where technology is making history- speed, accuracy, and foresight are paramount when it comes to cybersecurity. With organizations scaling and cyber threats evolving in complexity and frequency,……
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LinuxFest Northwest: Lightning Talks
Our sincere appreciation to LinuxFest Northwest (Now Celebrating Their Organizational 25th Anniversary Of Community Excellence), and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their superb LinuxFest Northwest 2025 video content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Thanks and a Tip O’ The Hat to…