Security Insights
Deep dives, expert analysis, and practical guidance on exposure management, adversarial validation, and the future of AI-driven security operations.
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
Cloud Pentesting: How to Identify & Fix Security Gaps in Your Cloud Infrastructure
Hold on, let’s guess. You’ve moved a ton of your business to the cloud – storage, applications, the whole nine yards. Cloud computing offers flexibility, scalability, and a bunch of other benefits. But here’s the not-so-rosy side: 80% of companies have reported a spike in cloud attacks.That’s right,
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
Integrating PTaaS with CI/CD Pipelines: A Guide to CI CD Security Testing
CI/CD pipelines power rapid software delivery but without security, they open the door to serious risks. Traditional pentesting can’t keep up with fast release cycles, leaving gaps in protection. That’s where Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) comes in. By integrating PTaaS into CI/CD workflow
How PTaaS Supports Shift-Left Security Practices?
Security testing is traditionally squeezed in late, sometimes even right before release, making vulnerabilities harder and costlier to resolve. This is where the concept of Shift Left Security changes the game, moving security practices to earlier phases and catching issues when they’re far easier t
Major Data Breaches of October 2024
October saw several high-profile data breaches, underscoring the ongoing urgency of strong cybersecurity measures. From tech giants to healthcare providers, multiple sectors experienced critical security incidents that exposed sensitive data. In this blog, we explore the biggest data breaches of Oct
Top CVEs & Vulnerabilities of October 2024
October has brought some serious vulnerabilities to the forefront, capturing the attention of cybersecurity teams across industries. If you’re managing IT security or staying alert to cyber threats, knowing which vulnerabilities need immediate attention is essential. From remote code execution flaws
Cut RDS Costs by 50% with Aurora Serverless V2 Idle Connection Fix
In a recent migration from a standard RDS DB instance to Aurora RDS PostgreSQL Serverless V2, we encountered an unexpected issue a significant and unexplained increase in Aurora Serverless V2 connections. This anomaly led to spikes in resource utilization, specifically memory, and caused a noticeabl
What is Vulnerability Management? Compliance, Challenges, & Solutions
Is your vulnerability management game on point? If it’s not, you’re handing attackers an open invitation. And if you believe that merely using a vulnerability scanner qualifies as effective management, it’s time to reassess your strategy. Everyone’s doing vulnerability scanning, but that’s just step
Penetration Testing Frequency: How Often Is Enough?
Is your penetration testing completed for this quarter? If it’s not you are giving an open door to Malicious actors to breach the data. Do you know 75% of companies perform penetration tests to measure their security posture or for compliance reasons. According to the National Institute of Standards
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
How PTaaS Enhances Security Collaboration Between Security Teams and Developers
Picture a scenario: A critical vulnerability is discovered in a production application. The security team scrambles to assess the impact while developers, caught off-guard, rush to implement a fix. This all-too-common situation highlights the historical disconnect between security and development te