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A Pentester's Guide to Source Code Review

This blog post guides how to conduct a source code review project, focusing on advice for those new to the task. The post covers the purpose of a source code review, the process for conducting one, and the information needed to conduct a proper assessment.
May 15, 2023
Est Read Time: 17 min

SecurityBoat: A Cybersecurity Company Fostering Collaboration and Community Awareness

Ninad Mathpati is the founder and CEO of SecurityBoat, a cybersecurity consultancy that offers vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance assistance, and security consultation to help clients identify and mitigate security risks. The company also promotes cybersecurity awareness through its Non-Profit Cybersecurity community group, SB Meetup, offering a platform for knowledge-sharing and networking.
May 11, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

A Guide to Security Hardening

Organizations of all types are increasing efforts to protect against cybercrime, reduce their attack surface, and...
May 11, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

Is Cybersecurity Stressful? InfoSec Professionals Confess Their Stress at RSA

Too much work in too little time, incomplete picture of vulnerabilities, and AI disrupting the industry — here's what InfoSec professionals shared at our Confess Your Stress wall at RSA.
May 10, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

The 6 Industries Most Affected by Security Breaches

Unprecedented advantages and difficulties came with the advent of the digital age. Every day, both private and public...
May 9, 2023
Est Read Time: 6 min

Cobalt Core Academy: Thick Client Pentesting with Harsh Bothra

Learn about thick client pentests in this Cobalt Core Academy with expert insights from Cobalt Lead, Harsh Bothra.
May 5, 2023
Est Read Time: 3 min

How To Create and Scale a Penetration Testing Policy

Penetration testing involves simulating the behavior of a threat actor to assess the resilience of an organization’s...
May 4, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

Mass Assignment & APIs - Exploitation in the Wild

APIs have become an integral part of many applications, with REST APIs being a popular choice for implementation. However, this popularity has led to security risks, with OWASP API Top 10 identifying vulnerabilities commonly found in APIs, including mass assignment. Harsh Bothra writes about this in his latest blog.
May 1, 2023
Est Read Time: 6 min

Pentesting Containers: Overview & Security Best Practices

Containers are packages that provide operating system (OS) Level Virtualization. They deliver software or an...
Apr 28, 2023
Est Read Time: 4 min

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