Penetration testing stories - Page 4
Intigriti & Shield partner to boost healthcare cyber security
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Intigriti partners with Shield to enhance cyber security and ensure NIS2 compliance for Belgian healthcare organisations under FPS Health framework.
Practical DevSecOps certifies 1,000 AI security professionals
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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application security
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devsecops
Practical DevSecOps has certified over 1,000 professionals in its rigorous AI security programme, addressing critical skills gaps in defending against evolving AI threats.
Six data centre security best practices
Sat, 18th Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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mfa
Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.
Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards
Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.
LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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LevelBlue has agreed to acquire Cybereason, enhancing its cybersecurity services with expanded detection, response, and global reach.
Sophos launches new services to help plug organisational cyber gaps
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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network security
Sophos has launched Advisory Services, a new suite of cybersecurity tests to identify and fix security gaps within organisations, enhancing cyber resilience.
Financial services strong in prevention but slow on threat fixes
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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application security
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Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.
Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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cloud security
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application security
Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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firewalls
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network security
Outpost24 has launched a unified platform integrating penetration test results, plus new mobile and API packages, to speed up vulnerability detection and response.
Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.
Healthcare sector slow to fix vulnerabilities despite strong prevention
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.
SYTECH unveils year-long cyber plan for business security
Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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SYTECH launches a year-long Continual Cyber Assurance programme, offering businesses ongoing cyber security and compliance support without needing in-house experts.
Red Helix acquires Risk Crew to boost UK cyber security services
Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
Red Helix has acquired Risk Crew to enhance its UK cyber security services, adding risk management, compliance, and penetration testing to its offerings.
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches Linux cloud flaw
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
New DripDropper malware exploits then patches a Linux cloud flaw, securing exclusive access to servers via Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability CVE-2023-46604.
Rapid7 unveils Vector Command Advanced for compliance, security
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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risk & compliance
Rapid7 launches Vector Command Advanced, a platform combining automated and human-led tests to enhance security and simplify compliance with PCI, ISO 27001, and NIST.
Group-IB & Infraforce unite to boost DACH cyber services
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Group-IB partners with Infraforce to enhance cybersecurity services for midmarket and enterprise firms in Germany and the wider DACH region.
Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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network security
Bugcrowd and Pretera partner to offer continuous, scalable security testing across finance, healthcare and government sectors in the Benelux region.
CISO report: AI, supply chain, & insider risks reshape security
Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
CISO report reveals AI, supply chain, and insider threats prompt security leaders to adopt offensive strategies and continuous testing for better resilience.
Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.
CREST launches staged programme to guide firms to full cyber accreditation
Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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apm
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risk & compliance
CREST launches Pathway and Pathway+ programmes to guide firms through staged progression towards full cyber security accreditation and trust.