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Complexity of Security (Part 1)
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The Human Firewall: Why Your Team is Your Best Defence Against Cyber Attacks (Part 1)
In boardrooms across the globe, organisations are pouring millions into sophisticated security tools, yet they are overlooking their most powerful defence mechanism, their people. The disappointing reality is that most cyber awareness training treats employees as potential liabilities rather than assets, delivering dry, tick-box sessions that fail to connect the dots between individual actions and organisational survival.
A Pentest Adventure: From Shells to Access Cards
During a network penetration test for an international client, initial access was gained by exploiting a vulnerability in a publicly exposed application. This led to command execution, a reverse shell, and ultimately full Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to the system. What appeared to be a single compromised machine marked only the beginning of a much broader security story.
Did you forget your Cat? Tom?
A penetration test uncovered an exposed Apache Tomcat server running default credentials, leading to remote command execution. Learn why forgotten systems remain a critical security risk.
Did They Lose Their Keys? A Black Box Pentest Adventure
Old code and forgotten API keys can create serious security risks. In this black box penetration test, a valid key was discovered in an abandoned repository—proving that attackers don’t always need malware or zero-days to gain access. Learn how simple oversights can open the door to sensitive data.
A Tale of Burgers and Broken Security
What began as a simple burger order through a food delivery app quickly exposed a serious security flaw. While checking the order history, the presence of a visible Order ID sparked curiosity. By changing this number slightly, it was possible to view another customer’s order, including their delivery address, and even reorder their meal. The incident highlights a basic but critical security failure: inadequate access controls that allowed unauthorised access to other users’ data through predictable identifiers.
The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Cybersecurity (Podcast)
Richard Bourne, Chief Executive of Liverton Security, joins the Hipther Podcast to discuss a critical topic in today’s cybersecurity landscape—Why One-Size Cybersecurity Doesn’t Work. Richard shares insights on the evolving nature of cyber threats, the importance of tailored security solutions, and how organisations can better protect themselves from emerging risks.