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Growing gap revealed between AI innovation & enterprise security

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A new report reveals a widening gap between AI innovation and enterprise security, with 36% of firms struggling to keep up with generative AI risks.
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Cobalt unveils platform updates to streamline pentesting workflows

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Cobalt updates its Offensive Security Platform to streamline pentesting with faster launches, real-time collaboration, clearer risk prioritisation, and workflow automation.
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Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.
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Pen testing must evolve to keep pace with telco threats

Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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With cyber threats rising, telecoms are spending billions on defence, but it's not enough. Telcos must evolve their penetration testing to stay ahead.
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Pentest People first Leeds firm to qualify as NCSC Cyber Advisor

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Leeds-based Pentest People becomes the first firm to qualify as a Cyber Advisor under the NCSC's scheme, providing small to medium-sized UK organisations with NCSC-approved cybersecurity guidance.
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Pentest People achieve Assured Service Provider status for NCSC CIE scheme

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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UK cybersecurity firm, Pentest People, gains recognition as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre's new scheme, boosting cyber incident response resilience.
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Pentest People launches cybersecurity training course

Mon, 4th Dec 2023
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Pentest People unveils 'Cyber Security Fundamentals,' a two-day training programme, providing thorough cybersecurity understanding.
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Infinigate adds Bugcrowd to portfolio to boost cybersecurity in the UK & Ireland

Fri, 24th Nov 2023
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Infinigate bolsters UK and Ireland cybersecurity offerings with Bugcrowd partnership, highlighting global demand for ethical hackers.
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Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.
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Bugcrowd can now launch penetration tests with a few clicks

Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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Bugcrowd’s Penetration Testing as a Service will enable buyers to purchase, set up, and manage pen tests online without sales calls and scoping sessions.
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Interview: Blacklock Security pioneers pentesting as a service in Asia Pacific

Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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We spoke to Blacklock's Nilesh Kapoor about Blacklock, a startup that is making waves in the penetration testing as a service space.
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SureCloud and FirmGuard partner up to bring cybersecurity and governance services to Aus

Tue, 25th Aug 2020
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SureCloud partners with FirmGuard to provide tech-enabled cyber and GRC services in Australia and APAC region.