Why Penetration Testing Is No Longer Optional: Lessons from the SharePoint Breach
In July 2025, Microsoft disclosed a critical vulnerability in SharePoint that allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain access to sensitive systems – no password required. For organizations relying on SharePoint to manage internal documents and workflows, this was...
The Future of Penetration Testing: How AI and Continuous Validation Are Redefining Security in 2025
Cybersecurity has never been a static game. Every year, attack surfaces expand, threat actors evolve, and organizations are forced to adapt. In 2025, penetration testing — long considered the cornerstone of proactive defense — is undergoing one of its most...
Red Teaming vs. Penetration Testing: Understanding the Differences
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, organizations are under constant pressure to stay one step ahead of attackers. This has led to a surge in demand for offensive security services—but not all offensive assessments are created equal. Two of...
Network Penetration Testing: Strengthening Your Organization’s Defenses
In today’s high-stakes digital landscape, your network is constantly under threat. Cybercriminals aren’t waiting for an invitation—they’re scanning, probing, and exploiting any weakness they can find. If you’re not actively testing your defenses, you’re leaving the door wide open. That’s...
Web Application Security: Common Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them
Web applications are at the core of modern business operations—from e-commerce and client portals to internal tools and SaaS platforms. But as reliance on web apps grows, so does the attack surface. According to the OWASP Foundation, most breaches today...
TSA’s Proposed Cybersecurity Rule for the Transportation Sector – The Need for Penetration Testing
In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed a new set of cybersecurity requirements targeting the pipeline, rail, and over-the-road bus (OTRB) sectors. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aims to strengthen...
What are Default Credentials? A Penetration Testers Best Friend!
While organizations focus on patching vulnerabilities, updating software, and training staff, one of the most overlooked yet dangerous entry points remains default credentials. These seemingly harmless username and password combinations are a hacker’s golden ticket into your network or destruction...
Part 1: Understanding the Basics of Penetration Testing
To stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, proactive measures are necessary. One of the most effective tools in your cybersecurity toolkit is a penetration test (pen test). This blog post is the first in a series designed to guide you through...
Logging – Mobile Application Penetration Testing #6
Welcome back to the long awaited next entry in Brackish Security’s Mobile Application Penetration Testing series. When conducting mobile application penetration testing, inspecting logs on iOS and Android is a crucial step in understanding how an app behaves, particularly in how it handles sensitive...
Physical Penetration Testing: Why Every Company Should Prioritize It
In an era dominated by digital transformation, businesses are more focused than ever on securing their online assets. Cybersecurity measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption protocols are essential, but one often overlooked aspect of comprehensive security is physical...