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Directory Brute-forcing at Scale
Feb 15, 2024 8 min read

Directory Brute-forcing at Scale

Tools such as dirbuster, gobuster, feroxbuster, dirb, and ffuf have been instrumental in uncovering hidden content on websites. These tools and wordlists designed to discover files and directories have become staples in the toolkits of penetration testers and bug bounty hunters. Now more than ever, technology plays a vital role in cybersecurity practices.
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Introducing Security Testing in QA
Jan 10, 2024 5 min read

Introducing Security Testing in QA

Fixing these vulnerabilities in production is more expensive than finding and fixing them earlier in the SDLC. One way that organizations can drive down the cost of vulnerability management is by integrating security testing into software quality assurance (QA) testing.
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Surfacing the Invisible: A Guide to Web Application Attack Surface Management
Dec 05, 2023 7 min read

Surfacing the Invisible: A Guide to Web Application Attack Surface Management

The top five web application-specific attack surface management opportunities Sprocket Security sees regularly.
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Mergers & Acquisitions Risk Management with Continuous Offensive Security
Nov 28, 2023 6 min read

Mergers & Acquisitions Risk Management with Continuous Offensive Security

Cybersecurity risks are growing exponentially, making a continuous penetration testing solution and risk evaluation necessary during a merger and acquisition transaction.
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What is the Difference Between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing?
Nov 10, 2023 5 min read

What is the Difference Between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing?

In cybersecurity, various tools and strategies are at organizations' disposal to enhance their overall security posture. Among these, two frequently misunderstood strategies are vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. This article delves deep into these two approaches, shedding light on their distinct characteristics and highlighting the key differentiators that set them apart.
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What is a Security Risk Assessment?
Oct 03, 2023 8 min read

What is a Security Risk Assessment?

Have you ever wondered how hackable your organization is? A security risk assessment will shine a light on any gaps, vulnerabilities, or regulatory compliance issues in your cyber security defenses.
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