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Expert-driven offensive security platform startup Sprocket Security Inc. today announced that it has raised $8 million in new funding to accelerate platform developments and expand sales and marketing initiatives. Founded in 2017, Sprocket Security offers continuous penetration testing services that detect changes in an organization’s network, with human-driven testing to identify security risks. The company’s … Read more

A blog post I wrote recently about using zero-day exploits for testing seems to have ruffled some feathers: I got a flood of email about why the concept is immoral, tests like that are not valid, and a host of other problems. Rather than responding to emails individually, this post answers a few common grievances … Read more

Today, the field of cybersecurity is flourishing at an incredible speed. This is opening doors to plenty of new job opportunities in the cybersecurity field. If you are interested in learning cybersecurity, a few books can help you in making your learning journey fruitful. This article on ethical hacking + cybersecurity books will take you … Read more

You might be using an unsupported or outdated browser. To get the best possible experience please use the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge to view this website. Often going by the title of “penetration tester,” ethical hackers work for a variety of businesses to test their network security measures against possible … Read more

Here are the top state and local IT leaders, podcasters and personalities to follow to stay up to date on the latest technology trends. Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus on government IT, military and first-responder technologies. Adam Stone writes on technology trends from Annapolis, Md., with a focus … Read more

CloudFoxable is a capture-the-flag (CTF) style learning platform you can deploy to your playground AWS account. It primarily targets current penetration testers seeking to learn exploitation of cloud-native attack paths, and cloud security experts aiming to practice offensive security techniques safely. “What makes it unique is the design principle of starting from the beginning so … Read more

Testing the security of computer networks by trying to break into them, otherwise known as penetration testing, has been going on for nearly 50 years. Most of the pen-testing techniques developed in the past few decades still work, but the scope of what’s tested has broadened, with cloud systems and embedded devices now routinely targeted. … Read more

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, new vulnerabilities emerge, and the attack surface for businesses keeps expanding. It’s essential to enlist the expertise of penetration testing companies to pinpoint weaknesses in your IT infrastructure before cybercriminals exploit them. Penetration testing is the key to uncovering system vulnerabilities through simulated attacks, providing valuable insights into how … Read more

About 77% of organizations have adopted or are exploring AI in some capacity, pushing for a more efficient and automated workflow. With the increasing reliance on GenAI models and Language Learning Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, the need for robust security measures have become paramount. Akto, a leading API Security company, is proud to announce the … Read more