In 2025, penetration testing has become one of the most important security practices for large enterprises. With attacks getting faster, more targeted, and harder to detect, organisations can no ...

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Hackers are using artificial intelligence to work faster and more efficiently. Ongoing pen testing enables small businesses, such as defense contractors, to remediate vulnerabilities proactively.

Cybersecurity people sure have a tough job as new threats constantly emerge, requiring pretty smart defenses. Sure, basic pentesting knowledge is good, but real security today? You might need ...

Abstract: Penetration testing, a crucial industrial practice for securing networked systems and infrastructures, has traditionally depended on the extensive expertise of human professionals.

PEN testing identifies critical vulnerabilities and drives focused remediation efforts. Cyber deception makes tests more realistic and reveals detection gaps. Deception techniques generate actionable ...

Ninety-six percent of cybersecurity leaders are confident in their ability to detect and respond to security incidents in real time—but then again, so is everyone… until they’re breached. In reality, ...

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is paramount. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented rate, organizations must proactively safeguard their systems and data. One of the most ...

Originally published by A-LIGN. Written by Joseph Cortese, Penetration Testing Practice Lead, A-LIGN. How do you measure the effectiveness of your cybersecurity program? Ask this question of a dozen ...

Once a year, maybe twice if they’re cautious, businesses invite a third party to find holes in their defences, patch a few, file the PDF report, and move on. The assumption is that the security ...