Pentesting · 28 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Does a Penetration Test Cost in Australia?
Penetration test cost in Australia: real guide prices from AU$6,000–18,000, what drives price up or down, and how fixed-price scoping actually works.
Pentesting · 7 Jul 2026 · 6 min read
How to Choose a Penetration Testing Company
How to choose a penetration testing company: the red flags to avoid and the questions to ask about testers, methodology, retesting and report quality.
AI Security · 23 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
LLM Security and Prompt Injection: The New Attack Surface
LLM security starts with prompt injection. Why AI apps open a new attack surface, data exfiltration via tools, excessive agency, and practical mitigations.
Compliance · 9 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
How to Pass Enterprise Security Questionnaires
How to pass an enterprise security questionnaire: the pentest reports, attestation letters and policies reviewers want, plus honest answers that win deals.
Pentesting · 26 May 2026 · 5 min read
Penetration Testing for Startups: When and What to Test
When a startup actually needs its first penetration test, what to test first on a limited budget, and how to turn the report into a sales asset.
Compliance · 12 May 2026 · 5 min read
ISO 27001 Penetration Testing: A Practical Guide
What ISO 27001 expects on penetration testing: Annex A 8.8, right-sizing scope from your statement of applicability, and audit-ready deliverables.
Compliance · 28 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
SOC 2 Penetration Testing Requirements Explained
Does SOC 2 require penetration testing? Not explicitly, but auditors expect it. What SOC 2 pentesting involves, Type I vs Type II, and what to provide.
OSINT & Social Engineering · 14 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Executive Digital Footprint: What Attackers Can Find
Your executives' digital footprint fuels spear phishing, fraud and physical risk. What's publicly discoverable and how an exposure assessment works.
Pentesting · 31 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
Physical Penetration Testing: What It Is and What You Learn
Physical penetration testing puts your locks, badges and staff to the test. What engagements cover, the legal and rules-of-engagement basics, what you learn.
Pentesting · 17 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
API Penetration Testing: A Practical Guide
API penetration testing explained: how it differs from web app testing, the OWASP API Security Top 10, and how to test an API without a spec.
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