Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing both assess your security, but they answer different questions. Here is what each does, when to use it, and what UK businesses get wrong about …
Rebecca Sutton
Rebecca Sutton
Rebecca is a dedicated cybersecurity writer who specialises in transforming complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content. With a strong background in IT and a passion for digital security, she produces insightful articles, guides, and thought-pieces that bridge the gap between technical experts and wider audiences.
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UK penetration test pricing ranges from £800 to £50,000+, but the cheapest options often deliver automated scan reports rather than real testing. This guide explains how to identify quality and …
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Three-quarters of UK critical infrastructure incidents last year were state-sponsored. Here is what the NCSC recommends and why most businesses are in the threat picture.
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External network, web application, internal, API, cloud, social engineering: the types of penetration testing explained, with a practical guide to deciding which your business should commission first.
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Three critical Fortinet FortiSandbox vulnerabilities are being actively exploited. Here is what your team needs to check, patch and verify before attackers get there first.
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Penetration test costs in the UK range from £2,500 to £25,000, but the number depends entirely on scope. This guide helps you work out what you need before you ask …
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A now-patched Microsoft Copilot vulnerability let attackers steal emails, MFA codes and files with one click. The fix is in, but the underlying dynamic: AI tools with sweeping access inside …
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A CDN-level supply chain attack backdoored over 1.2 million WordPress sites via OptinMonster, TrustPulse and PushEngage. Here is exactly what to check and how to clean up.
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Penetration testing is a controlled attack on your own systems to find exploitable weaknesses before real attackers do. This guide covers how it differs from a vulnerability scan, the main …
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MIT’s Fractal OS found three previously unknown security behaviours in the Apple M1, including the first confirmed Phantom speculation on Apple Silicon. The findings say less about how dangerous the …