Notes from the bench.

Findings, post-mortems, scanner walkthroughs and the occasional opinion. Written by the operators on the engagement, not by the marketing team. No template-driven slop.

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Comprehensive Guide to WordPress Security Security
7 min
2024-01-21

Comprehensive Guide to WordPress Security

A comprehensive, end-to-end WordPress security guide — from understanding the risks and best practices to advanced hardening, breach response and ongoing maintenance.

by Vadim L Read
Understanding White Box Penetration Testing Uncategorized
9 min
2023-07-27

Understanding White Box Penetration Testing

A deep dive into white box penetration testing — testing with full knowledge of a system's internals, why that matters, and how it hardens infrastructure from the inside out.

by Vadim L Read
Vulnerability Testing for Business Owners Uncategorized
7 min
2023-07-27

Vulnerability Testing for Business Owners

A business-focused guide to vulnerability testing — what it is, how the process works, the tools involved and why it sits at the heart of a solid security strategy.

by Vadim L Read
Best Laptop Computers for Cyber Security Cyber Security
10 min
2023-07-26

Best Laptop Computers for Cyber Security

What to look for in a machine built for security work — the specs, hardware and advanced features that make a laptop fit for hacking, testing and data handling.

by Vadim L Read
Penetration Testing: An In-Depth Look Penetration Test
6 min
2023-02-13

Penetration Testing: An In-Depth Look

An in-depth look at penetration testing — the types, methodologies and step-by-step process behind a simulated attack, and the security payoff for businesses that invest in it.

by Vadim L Read
What is Penetration Testing? Definition, Process & Methods Uncategorized
8 min
2023-01-30

What is Penetration Testing? Definition, Process & Methods

A business owner's introduction to penetration testing — what it is, how physical and logical tests differ, and how the process exposes weaknesses before attackers exploit them.

by Vadim L Read

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