In the cybersecurity realm, the reliability of security software are crucial. The recent high-profile outage caused by a bug in CrowdStrike’s (CS) testing software has spotlighted the critical importance of non-functional testing (NFT). This incident disrupted services for many users and underscored the necessity for comprehensive testing strategies beyond functional requirements. Understanding Non-Functional Testing Non-functional…
A penetration test is like hiring a professional to try to break into your house to find weaknesses in your security system. The goal is to find and fix these weaknesses before a real burglar tries to break in. Key Points: Purpose: The main purpose of a penetration test is to find security vulnerabilities (weak…
In today’s digitally driven world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. With the rise of sophisticated cyber threats, ensuring the security of your digital assets is paramount. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your systems is through penetration testing, commonly known as pentesting. This blog will break down what pentesting is, the different…
This will be the first of a three-part series that aims to compare ZTNA against SSL VPN and Wide Area Network (WAN). Firstly, what is “Zero Trust”? Zero Trust (ZT) was first coined by Forrester Wave back in 2009. It involves abandoning the principle of implicit trust, adopting the concept of “Never Trust, Always Verify”…
Pardon the Star Wars Yoda speak, but this is a topic that has been close to my heart for the longest time. In today’s highly competitive work place, uttering the 3 words ‘I don’t know’ can be daunting especially for managers. It can be construed as a sign of weakness by their peers or worse,…
There’s no denying that Cloud services is the way forward for new businesses. At this day and age, it is the de-facto IT adoption method especially for startups and tech based companies. Businesses simply love them for its zero CAPEX and almost zero maintenance model. With work from home being the norm, cloud adoption simply explode. When we…