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Risks of Using HTTP For Your Web Application

Risks of Using HTTP For Your Web Application For modern web applications, the average user will interact over a secure protocol for communication (i.e. HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure). However, it's not uncommon to encounter a web application hosted in an internal corporate environment using the

Risks of a Large Attack Surface

A common theme amongst clients when conducting penetration tests is a large attack surface. Generally, the biggest risk is amongst externally exposed assets. However, this can be related to internal penetration tests and web application penetration tests. This blog post will briefly examine the biggest risks associated with a large

The Difference Between a Vulnerability Scan and a Penetration Test

What is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test? A common question many client's may ask, is what is the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test? This blog post will go into addressing the similarities and differences of each activity. What is

What Can Go Wrong During an External Penetration Test?

External penetration tests often require organizations to safeguard their external perimeter against threats, whether for compliance, banking, or client requirements. However, it can be a daunting task which may have you wondering, "What can go wrong during a penetration test?". This blog post examines the risks and will

What is an External Penetration Test?

What is an External Penetration Test? Before diving into what an external penetration test entails, let’s first recap what a penetration test involves. A penetration test simulates an attack on a network, application, device, location, controls, or humans in a controlled environment. Lucid Security conducts external penetration tests by

The Blind Spot in Cybersecurity: Overlooking Application Security Testing

This process, involving the simulated attack on a network to identify vulnerabilities, is critical for maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of an organization's data. However, there's a crucial aspect often neglected during these tests: application security testing.