A Threat Based Approach to Penetration Test Reporting
The threat of cyberattacks is ever-present, making it crucial for organizations to continuously evaluate and strengthen their cybersecurity measures. Regular penetration testing is a key component of this effort, as it identifies vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors. But there’s one crucial question many organizations overlook:
What is the impact to my company if an identified vulnerability is exploited?
At HALOCK Security Labs, (more…)
Understanding Access Control: Authentication vs. Authorization
This post will explore two essential components of Access Control for web applications and APIs: Authentication and Authorization. HALOCK Security Labs’ Pen Testing Team has discovered a significant amount of Authentication and Authorization related findings during web application and API penetration testing. While both these concepts are foundational in computing, they are often misunderstood or confused. Although the concepts themselves may seem straightforward, (more…)
How Do You Manage Your Sensitive Data?
Do you know where all your valuable information resides in your organization? Do you know what valuable information resides in your organization? Not having a current data inventory can be devastating. Consider what could happen: (more…)
