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Top 5 Web Application Penetration Testing Companies UK

IT Security Guru

Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT) is a methodical approach to security that involves ethical hackers simulating real-world cyber-attacks on your web application to uncover vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers perform detailed tests to pinpoint security gaps, providing businesses with the insights needed to enhance their defences.

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Automated vs manual penetration testing – which is best?

Security Boulevard

So, having a strong cybersecurity posture for your business is crucial. Penetration testing – either automated or manual – is an essential tool to protect sensitive data and systems from hackers. These two methods aim to make defences stronger against… The post Automated vs manual penetration testing – which is best?

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Top 9 Trends In Cybersecurity Careers for 2025

eSecurity Planet

As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers. Meanwhile, according to non-profit trade association CompTIA’s Cyberseek tool, nearly half a million cybersecurity jobs were open between May 2023 and April 2024 in the U.S., million workers.

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American Water Shuts Down Services After Cybersecurity Breach

eSecurity Planet

The American Water cyber breach has sparked conversations about the importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding essential services and the growing frequency of cyber threats targeting public utilities. Penetration testing: Regularly simulate cyberattacks through penetration testing to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in the system.

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News alert: INE receives a dozen G2 badges highlighting its cybersecurity training leadership

The Last Watchdog

For me, it has been very valuable in refining my penetration testing, cloud security, and threat analysis skills. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing training that not only keeps pace with but anticipates the dynamic intersection of cybersecurity with networking, cloud services, and broader IT disciplines.

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Women in Cybersecurity & IWD: Why I’m Done!

Jane Frankland

For nearly a decade, we’ve heard the same discussion in cybersecurity circles about the gender diversity problem. As the first women owned penetration testing provider in the UK some 28-years ago, Ive researched, campaigned, written, spoken and stepped up as a visible role model, always presenting the business case.

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Report Unveils Cybersecurity Leaks in U.S. Drinking Water Systems

SecureWorld News

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has highlighted significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation's drinking water systems. The findings revealed exploitable cybersecurity weaknesses that could disrupt service, cause data loss, or lead to information theft. A recent report from the U.S.