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Beyond Compliance: How Continuous Pentesting Uncovers Hidden Security Gaps and Strengthens Cyber Resilience

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In today’s threat-laden digital landscape, the saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know,” is especially true in cybersecurity. Penetration testing (pentesting) is the antidote to this uncertainty. After analysing tens of thousands of network assessments across industries and geographies, one conclusion becomes inescapable: most security gaps are not the result of sophisticated nation-state exploits, but simple, preventable oversights. For C-Suite executives tasked with safeguarding their organisations, understanding what pentesting truly reveals is not just a compliance necessity—it’s a strategic imperative.

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LLM04: Data and Model Poisoning – A C-Suite Imperative for AI Risk Mitigation

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At its core, data poisoning involves the deliberate manipulation of datasets used during the pre-training, fine-tuning, or embedding stages of an LLM’s lifecycle. The objective is often to introduce backdoors, degrade model performance, or inject bias—toxic, unethical, or otherwise damaging behaviour—into outputs.

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OMG Cable: The Stealthy Cyber Threat C-Suite Executives Cannot Ignore

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Developed by security researcher Mike Grover (MG), the OMG Cable is a sophisticated penetration testing tool designed to mimic ordinary charging cables while secretly functioning as a remote access device. Unlike traditional USB-based attacks that require victims to download malware, OMG Cables embed malicious hardware within the cable itself.

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Protecting Your Business from Wi-Fi Pineapple Attacks: Real-World Breaches and Mitigation Strategies for C-Suite Executives

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The Wi-Fi Pineapple is a versatile and relatively inexpensive tool originally developed for ethical hacking and network penetration testing. It simulates legitimate wireless networks, enabling users to perform security assessments. However, its dual-use nature makes it a potent weapon in the hands of malicious actors.

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CrowdStrike Security Incident 2024: A C-Suite Perspective on Implications, Risks, and Recovery

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In July 2024, a significant security incident involving CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, caught the attention of businesses worldwide. Known for its advanced endpoint protection, CrowdStrike’s Falcon software is deployed across numerous organisations, many of which belong to the Fortune 500. However, a seemingly routine software update led to widespread disruptions, with millions of devices crashing, particularly those running Windows 10 and 11. This post aims to explore the CrowdStrike security incident in-depth, examining its impact, root causes, and the lessons that C-suite executives must take away to enhance their cybersecurity risk management strategies.