Vulnerability Assessment Archives

From Self-XSS to Site-Wide Account Takeover: How Minor Vulnerabilities Cascade into Major Breaches

4 August 2025 by Krishna

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) remains one of the most potent and persistent vulnerabilities in modern web applications. It is often underestimated, especially when classified under a low-risk “Self-XSS” category. However, as this real-world case study will reveal, even seemingly benign weaknesses can spiral into catastrophic site-wide account takeovers when chained with secondary vulnerabilities like cache poisoning.

Understanding the Vendor Site Compliance Certificate (VSCC) from SBI: A Comprehensive Guide for MSMEs

29 July 2025 by Krishna

In the world of modern business, compliance has become one of the most significant aspects of ensuring smooth operations and maintaining business integrity. For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India, compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks is vital not only for operational success but also for securing partnerships and funding from major financial institutions. One of the most crucial certifications in this regard is the Vendor Site Compliance Certificate (VSCC) issued by the State Bank of India (SBI).
This comprehensive guide delves into what the VSCC is, why it is critical for MSMEs, how to obtain it, and the role it plays in enhancing your business’ credibility. With a focus on the practical aspects, this post will shed light on how the VSCC contributes to compliance, risk mitigation, and improving the business’s overall ROI.

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

24 July 2025 by Krishna

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.

Get 10X Value or the Next Session is Free: Why ‘Secure CEO as a Service’ Is Not an Expense—It’s an Investment

17 July 202517 July 2025 by Krishna

Secure CEO as a Service offers a holistic, multi-disciplinary leadership solution that embeds security & resilience for the entire business.

Continuous Threat and Exposure Management: An Exhaustive Exploration

16 July 2025 by Krishna

In an era of rapid technological change, cyber risk remains one of the foremost concerns for organisations. Traditional point-in-time security assessments—such as annual penetration tests or quarterly vulnerability scans—fail to keep pace with the dynamic threat landscape, leaving enterprises exposed to novel attack vectors. Continuous Threat and Exposure Management (CTEM) has emerged as a holistic framework that consolidates multiple security disciplines into an ongoing lifecycle, enabling organisations to detect, prioritise and remediate risks in real time.