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Penetration Testing Methodology: Step-by-Step Breakdown for 2025
Penetration Testing

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 apps we rely on and even dynamic containerized workloads. Relying solely on reactive security mea

Aug 1, 202514 min
AWS Penetration Testing: Rules, Scope, and Methodology
Cloud pentestingCloud Security

AWS Penetration Testing: Rules, Scope, and Methodology

AWS penetration testing from first principles: the eight permitted services, the IMDSv2 SSRF pivot with real output, S3 and IAM privilege escalation, a sample findings table, and the config that actually closes the gaps.

Jun 24, 20257 min
API Penetration Testing Methodology and the OWASP API Top 10
Application SecurityOWASP

API Penetration Testing Methodology and the OWASP API Top 10

A repeatable API pentest methodology on the OWASP API Top 10 (2023): five phases, a test per risk, a real BFLA-to-BOLA chain, a findings table, and config-level fixes.

Nov 26, 20247 min
6 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a Penetration Testing Vendor
Penetration Testing

6 Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a Penetration Testing Vendor

Choosing the right penetration testing vendor is critical to safeguarding your business. Before committing, CISOs and decision-makers must ask the right questions about expertise, certifications, testing methodology, reporting, compliance, and cost transparency. This guide outlines six must-ask ques

Dec 12, 20236 min
3 Reasons Why Penetration Testing Is Needed and Why Traditional Pentesting Isn’t Working for You
Penetration Testing

3 Reasons Why Penetration Testing Is Needed and Why Traditional Pentesting Isn’t Working for You

Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) addresses the need for cloud penetration testing with agile security methodology, ensuring continuous scanning by manual pentesters and automated vulnerability scanners. This helps organizations stay informed and protected from newly discovered vulnerabilitie

Nov 7, 20235 min