In the modern digital ecosystem, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) form the backbone of communication between systems, applications, and users. They allow for seamless interactions, but they can also unwittingly open floodgates to catastrophic security breaches. Among the most insidious yet deceptively simple vulnerabilities are those tied to Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR).
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.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the battlefield—both physical and digital. For the C-Suite, especially CISOs, CTOs, and CEOs, understanding the dual-edged nature of AI in defence and offensive operations is no longer optional; it’s strategic. While AI enhances security operations through real-time detection, threat intelligence, and automated responses, it simultaneously empowers adversaries to be agile, personalise, and automate cyberattacks.
This blog provides an in-depth analysis of AI’s role across defensive and offensive cyber threats, pragmatic use cases, real-world threat scenarios, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
Cybersecurity is no longer the exclusive domain of IT departments; it is now a strategic business imperative for every boardroom. For C-Suite executives, understanding and managing cyber risk has become a matter of business survival, competitive advantage, and brand reputation. Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), while technical in nature, must be approached with strategic foresight to ensure it delivers measurable value.
Enter Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats—a powerful decision-making and innovation framework that enables multifaceted thinking. When applied to VAPT, this method provides executives with a structured way to evaluate cybersecurity investments, strategies, and risks from every critical angle. This article explores the integration of the Six Thinking Hats with VAPT planning, implementation, and optimisation.
Reverse engineering in the context of UNIX and Linux involves dissecting executables, understanding system calls, and analysing source-less programs to gain insights into functionality, vulnerabilities, or compatibility.