Security Insights
Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven security operations.
NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive: What CISOs Must Do to Stay Compliant and Mitigate Risk
The NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive raises the stakes for compliance, accountability, and enterprise resilience across the EU. For CISOs and security leaders, NIS2 is more than a regulation, it is an opportunity to integrate compliance with risk reduction, strengthen governance, and build long-term bus
Everything You Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in 2025
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): CCPA and CPRA, Simplified On July 1, 2025, the California Attorney General settled with Healthline for $1.55 million, the highest CCPA-related fine to date, citing failure to limit data purpose and lack of sufficient disclosures under the purpose-limitation pr
Understanding FFIEC Compliance: A Complete Guide by Strobes
Between rising cyber threats, growing consumer privacy concerns, and increasingly complex regulatory expectations, financial institutions must stay ahead of the curve or risk costly consequences. That’s where FFIEC compliance comes in. Established by a coalition of five federal agencies- including t
EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Must Do Before 2027
The European Union isn’t asking nicely anymore. With the Cyber Resilience Act, they’re laying down the law, literally, for how every company that makes or sells digital products in the EU must manage software security. And it's not a gentle nudge. It’s a full-scale regulatory revamp. From IoT to Saa
New CERT-In Guidelines 2025: What Every Security Team Needs to Act On Now
India just redrew the cybersecurity line in the sand. Until now, CERT-In’s mandates were mostly confined to government and critical infrastructure. That era is over. With the 2025 updates, these guidelines now apply to every business operating in India’s digital ecosystem. Whether you build software
Addressing Data Protection and Compliance with Mobile Application Pentesting
Mobile applications are now central to business operations. From internal workforce tools to customer-facing platforms, organizations rely heavily on mobile ecosystems. But with this growth comes increased exposure. Addressing Data Protection and Compliance with Mobile Application Pentesting is esse
AI Governance Framework: For Security Leaders
Artificial Intelligence is no longer experimental. It’s running customer service, driving fraud detection, accelerating threat response, and influencing high-stakes decisions. According to a report, 78% of companies have adopted AI and 71% are actively using generative AI across their operations. Ye
RFID Hacking: Exploring Vulnerabilities, Testing Methods, and Protection Strategies
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is everywhere—powering everything from contactless payments and inventory tracking to access control systems. But while RFID systems makes life more convenient, it also introduces serious security risks that many businesses overlook. Hackers have foun
DPDP Rules 2025: What Everything You Need to Know
Every click, swipe, and scroll generates valuable personal data, making privacy an increasingly hot topic. From social media platforms to online shopping sites, almost every business collects, stores, and processes data about its customers. But with great data comes great responsibility. The new Dig
Setting the Record Straight: Strobes’ Response to the GigaOm Radar for Penetration Testing
At Strobes, our mission has always been to empower organizations with cutting-edge solutions for Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS). While we greatly value third-party evaluations, accuracy is critical to maintaining industry standards and credibility. The recent GigaOm Radar for Penetration T
NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulations Now in Effect: What You Need to Know?
As of November 1, 2024, the new amendments to the (New York State Department of Financial Services) NYDFS cybersecurity regulations have officially come into play. These regulations are significant for financial institutions, insurance companies, and other businesses under NYDFS supervision, as they
Strobes Penetration Testing Compliance For Audits and Assessments
With the rise of cybersecurity threats, keeping up with industry rules is important but can be difficult. That’s where Strobes Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) comes into play. This innovative solution is transforming how companies manage penetration testing compliance, audits, and assessmen