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Threat Intelligence
2026 Cyber Threat Landscape Report
24-page research report analyzing vulnerability exploitation, ransomware volume, compliance reality, and AI-enabled threats. Synthesizes data from Verizon DBIR 2026, IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2026, CrowdStrike, and regulatory filings.
- 31% initial access via vulnerability exploitation
- 96% of ransomware victims were SMBs (Verizon DBIR)
- $11.5M average US data breach cost (IBM)
- 4 case studies: Canvas, Coupang, Stryker, McKesson
Web Application
Web Penetration Testing Methodology
Our comprehensive web application security testing approach - covering the full lifecycle from recon to reporting. Aligned with OWASP, ASVS, and PTES.
- OWASP Top 10 & Testing Guide v4.2
- ASVS Level 2 & 3 coverage
- Authentication, injection, IDOR, SSRF
- REST API & GraphQL testing
- Business logic & access control
AI & LLM Security
AI & LLM Penetration Testing Methodology
Emerging methodology for testing AI-powered applications - covering prompt injection, jailbreaking, model inversion, RAG poisoning, and agentic system abuse. Aligned with OWASP LLM Top 10.
- OWASP LLM Top 10
- Prompt injection & jailbreaking
- RAG & knowledge base poisoning
- Agentic & tool-use abuse
- Model supply chain & data privacy
ATM & Embedded
ATM & Kiosk Penetration Testing Methodology
Physical and logical security assessment methodology for ATM networks, cash kiosks, and embedded payment systems. Covers XFS protocol, jackpotting resistance, and network isolation.
- XFS / CEN protocol analysis
- Physical tamper & anti-skimming
- Network isolation & segmentation
- Jackpotting resistance testing
- OS hardening & patch assessment
Compliance
What is PCI DSS? A Complete Guide
Understand the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard: its history, twelve core requirements, merchant tiers, and the changes introduced in v4.0.
- PCI DSS v4.0 requirements breakdown
- Merchant tiers & validation levels
- SAQ types & assessment scope
- Competitive advantages of compliance
Compliance
What is ISO? A Complete Guide
Understand ISO/IEC 27001:2022, the key security certifications for technology organizations, the certification journey, and how ISO compliance can be a strategic differentiator.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 overview
- Annex A controls breakdown
- Certification journey & timeline
- ISO as a strategic differentiator
Compliance
What is SOC 2? A Complete Guide
Understand SOC 2: its origin, the five Trust Service Criteria, Type I vs. Type II distinctions, how to prepare for an audit, and why it's a de facto requirement for SaaS companies.
- Five Trust Service Criteria explained
- Type I vs. Type II distinctions
- Audit preparation roadmap
- SaaS & enterprise buyer requirements
Penetration Testing
Demystifying SMB Penetration Testing
A practical guide for small and medium-sized businesses: what penetration testing is, why SMBs need it, how to scope the right engagement, and how to choose a provider.
- SMB-specific threat landscape
- Testing types & scoping guidance
- Reading & acting on deliverables
- Choosing the right provider
Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning
Understand the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability scanning: how they work, what they find, when to use each, and how to build a program that leverages both.
- Side-by-side comparison
- When to use each approach
- False positive rates & validation
- Building a combined program
Penetration Testing
Top Compliance & Penetration Testing Findings
The most common vulnerabilities identified across web application, network, and compliance assessments - with concrete remediation steps to address each category.
- Auth & access control findings
- Network security findings
- Remediation steps per category
- Risk prioritization guidance
Security Program
From Compliance to Competitive Edge
How proactive penetration testing moves beyond checkbox compliance to drive sales acceleration, customer trust, cyber insurance positioning, and operational resilience.
- Compliance baseline across frameworks
- Sales acceleration & deal closing
- Cyber insurance positioning
- Operational resilience benefits
Security Program
Common Security Fixes
A remediation handbook for development and security teams - implementation-ready fixes for the most frequently identified vulnerabilities across web apps, APIs, and infrastructure.
- Critical & high severity fixes
- SQL injection, SSRF, IDOR remediation
- Network & TLS hardening
- OWASP & NIST aligned guidance
Security Program
Building a Security Program from Scratch
A practical roadmap for startups and growing organizations - covering governance, access control, vulnerability management, incident response, and the path to SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
- Phased implementation roadmap
- Governance & policy foundations
- Vulnerability management setup
- Path to SOC 2 & ISO 27001
