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What are the different types of penetration test?

And how do you choose the right one for your needs? Penetration testing (also known as ‘pen testing’ or ‘ethical hacking’) offers a vital tool for identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen your security programme. We asked our head of security testing, James Pickard, to explain the different types of test. In this interview Is your security programme effective? Hi James. What are key challenges when implementing a security programme? Resources and costs are often top of the list. Many organisations have a tight budget for security, and lack in-house specialist skills – which doesn’t combine well with the fact

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Microsoft’s Windows XP Crocs are no joke

Microsoft isn’t done celebrating its 50th anniversary just yet. Multiple employees tell me that Microsoft has created limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs. They even come with a Clippy shoe charm if the Bliss wallpaper on your feet wasn’t enough 50-year nostalgia. The anniversary edition Crocs are currently available for preorder for Microsoft employees, who “get […]
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Amazon is bringing its Starlink alternative to Australia next year

Amazon’s unproven Project Kuiper satellites will be put to work next year, supplying internet access to rural Australians. The retail giant announced an agreement with Australia’s state-owned National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) on Tuesday to provide satellite internet to more than 300,000 eligible customers across the country by mid-2026. “Australia’s vast geography presents unique […]
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How to Eliminate Deployment Bottlenecks Without Sacrificing Application Security

Today, organizations increasingly rely on DevOps to accelerate software delivery, improve operational efficiency, and enhance business performance. According to RedGate, 74% have adopted DevOps, and according to Harvard Business Review Analytics, 77% of organizations currently depend on DevOps to deploy software and applications. However, as organizations embrace DevOps to accelerate innovation, the traditional approach of […]

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Introducing DataTrap: A Smarter, More Adaptive Honeypot Framework

Today, we’re excited to release DataTrap, a powerful, extensible honeypot system built to simulate realistic web applications, IoT devices, and database behavior across HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, and database protocols (e.g., MySQL). What sets DataTrap apart? It goes beyond static honeypots by combining recorded payloads, metadata, and large language models (LLMs) to generate dynamic, context-aware responses. […]

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Exposed Without a Breach: The Cost of Data Blindness

These are in plain sight without a Breach. No ransomware. No compromise. Just misconfigured systems, overpermissioned users, silent access. When we think of a breach, we imagine firewalls failing, malware spreading, or hackers stealing credentials. But 2025 has made something else clear: you don’t need a breach to suffer breach-level damage. Sometimes, data leaks without […]
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