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Organisations shift to continuous testing in security
Digital Transformation

Organisations shift to continuous testing in security

With AI speeding up attacks, 53% of security leaders say point-in-time tests are already outdated by the time reports land.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security
DevOps

Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows
Unified Communications

Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Data Protection

Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

By Outpost24 • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats
Firewalls

Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.

By Dave Gerry • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Pentest People launches cybersecurity training course
Malware

Pentest People launches cybersecurity training course

Pentest People unveils 'Cyber Security Fundamentals,' a two-day training programme, providing thorough cybersecurity understanding.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland
Unified Communications

Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland

Infinigate bolsters UK and Ireland cybersecurity offerings with Bugcrowd partnership, highlighting global demand for ethical hackers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2023
Bugcrowd can now launch penetration tests with a few clicks
Software-as-a-Service

Bugcrowd can now launch penetration tests with a few clicks

Bugcrowd's Penetration Testing as a Service will enable buyers to purchase, set up, and manage pen tests online without sales calls and scoping sessions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2023
Interview: Blacklock Security pioneers pentesting as a service in Asia Pacific
DevOps

Interview: Blacklock Security pioneers pentesting as a service in Asia Pacific

We spoke to Blacklock's Nilesh Kapoor about Blacklock, a startup that is making waves in the penetration testing as a service space.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Sep 2021
SureCloud and FirmGuard partner up to bring cybersecurity and governance services to Aus
Partner Programmes

SureCloud and FirmGuard partner up to bring cybersecurity and governance services to Aus

SureCloud partners with FirmGuard to provide tech-enabled cyber and GRC services in Australia and APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2020

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Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme
Cybersecurity

Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme

UK cybersecurity firm, Pentest People, gains recognition as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre's new scheme, boosting cyber incident response resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England
Safety

Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England

Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023