Over the next couple of years—let’s say through 2027—penetration testing (pen testing) in the UK and beyond is likely to undergo significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving cyber threats, and regulatory shifts. Here’s a breakdown of how it might change, grounded in current trends and reasonable projections, with companies like AVORD, a UK-based pen…
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The future of cybersecurity in the UK is poised to evolve significantly in response to an increasingly complex and dynamic threat landscape. Based on current trends, government initiatives, and industry developments, several key areas are likely to shape its trajectory over the coming years. First, the UK government is taking proactive steps to strengthen national…
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AI On The Increase Many people and organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance their company operations, consumer experiences, and decision-making as it becomes more pervasive in our daily lives. The risks that could arise from giving AI programmes access to sensitive data, however, are causing more people to express alarm. Personal information…
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The King’s book reflects on the ideas and issues that he has championed and expands on his vision for shaping the monarchy of today and tomorrow. It also highlights examples of achievement and progress across social, cultural, technological and commercial spheres. It gives us tremendous pleasure to announce that AVORD had been chosen as a…
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How to use Artificial Intelligence in your company Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly impact cyber security in a number of ways. Some of the ways that AI is already being used in cyber security include: Threat detection and response: AI algorithms can analyze large amounts of data in real-time to identify potential…
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There are several types of penetration tests that organizations can conduct to evaluate the security of their systems and networks. These include: Black box testing: This type of test simulates an attack by an external hacker who has no knowledge of the internal network or systems being targeted. The tester is only provided with the…
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AVORD Penetration Testing Platform AVORD Ltd. has received CREST membership for meeting its standards to deliver high-quality penetration testing services. AVORD is changing the way testing is conducted and is revolutionising the planning, scheduling, and testing process. “It gives me great pleasure to announce that AVORD has received CREST accreditation for penetration testing,” says Brian…
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CiSP is the cyber-security information sharing partnership, which was set up by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ). Its main aim is to attempt to tackle cyber threats, which in turn increases cyber security. Founded in 2013, CiSP is a uniquely hosted technical system, allowing its members to share cyber threat and vulnerability…
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We invited a panel, from across industry, to discuss what Recovery from Lockdown could possibly look like. The conversation centred around the below subjects: What does recovery look like? Does recovery look different for different industries? How do we create a new norm? What will stage return look like? Is the workforce currently fit and…
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Quickly moving to a remote workforce can easily cause gaps in your security. Criminals are seizing the moment and flooding the internet with fake domains and phishing emails. This allows them to gain access to your employee’s systems and credentials. Protecting your home workers from cyber attack is one of the highest priorities right now…
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In these uncertain times all companies are struggling to maintain operations and provide the continuity of services to clients and customers. We have noticed that hackers are attempting to take advantage of the current situation. We recommend all our clients to be extra vigilant right now for specific attack vectors. The AVORD pen test platform…
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Consider all the components required to build a successful AWS infrastructure. For example, virtual machines, databases, connections to multiple services, as well as security roles and policies. There are many opportunities to make mistakes or misconfigure accounts and permissions. The result might expose your critical data to a wide audience outside your network. AVORD automates…
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