Security Insights
Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven exposure management.
Strobes Penetration Testing Compliance For Audits and Assessments
With the rise of cybersecurity threats, keeping up with industry rules is important but can be difficult. That’s where Strobes Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) comes into play. This innovative solution is transforming how companies manage penetration testing compliance, audits, and assessmen
How PTaaS Enhances Security Collaboration Between Security Teams and Developers
Picture a scenario: A critical vulnerability is discovered in a production application. The security team scrambles to assess the impact while developers, caught off-guard, rush to implement a fix. This all-too-common situation highlights the historical disconnect between security and development te
Bug Bounty vs Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS): Complementary or Competing Approaches
Imagine you’re the CISO of a rapidly growing tech company. Your infrastructure is expanding daily, and with each new line of code, the potential attack surface grows. How do you ensure your systems remain secure? In the debate of bug bounty vs penetration testing, two popular approaches have emerged
Data Breaches for the Month September 2024
This month brought a series of significant data breaches, once again highlighting the importance of cybersecurity. From tech leaders to healthcare organizations, several industries faced major security incidents that exposed sensitive information. In this round-up, we’ll explore the biggest data bre
Critical CUPS Linux Vulnerability: Risks and How to Respond
In a significant security development, a critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability, referred to as the cups linux vulnerability has been uncovered in the Common Unix Printing System (CUPS), a widely used printing service in Linux and other Unix-based systems. This flaw, if exploited, could
Top 5 CVEs & Vulnerabilities of September 2024
As September comes to a close, we’ve seen some fresh vulnerabilities emerge that demand immediate attention. From critical flaws in widely used software to newly discovered loopholes that could impact security across industries, these CVEs have been making waves. Whether you’re securing networks or
What Is VAPT? Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Explained
VAPT combines broad vulnerability assessment with deep penetration testing in one engagement. Here is what it covers, why both halves matter, and how to tell a real VAPT from a relabeled scan.
Decoding the Penetration Testing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this cyber world, data protection is a main goal for every organization. In India, corporations spend an average of $2.8 million annually on cyber security. According to the ETCISO annual survey, the average security budget allocation to Indian industries is 7.6% of its total IT budget. As compar
Why Vulnerability Scanning Isn’t Enough in 2025?
If you're relying on vulnerability scanning alone to keep your organization safe, it's time to ask a critical question: Is it enough? Many organizations scan their systems regularly, get lists of vulnerabilities, and patch what they can. But with the increasing complexity of cyberattacks, can you co
Introducing Strobes Enhanced Role-Based Access Control: Dynamic Asset Permissions
At Strobes, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We're thrilled to unveil our latest platform enhancement: Dynamic Asset Permissions. This feature is designed to transform how organizations manage user access, providing a level of control and flexibility that meets today’s c
Top 5 Vulnerability Management Mistakes Companies Make (Plus a Bonus Mistake to Avoid)
Are you confident your vulnerability management solution is truly effective, or do you sometimes feel it’s falling short? Many companies invest time and resources in securing their systems, yet vulnerability management mistakes can leave them exposed to unseen threats. Whether you're refining an exi
Penetration Testing Standards: PTES, OSSTMM, NIST, and OWASP
PTES, OSSTMM, NIST SP 800-115, and the OWASP guides are the four standards behind professional pentesting. Here is what each covers, how they stack, and how to spot a vendor faking it.