Curated content for the security professional: We cover the latest on frameworks, threats, and cybersecurity trends to keep your organization ahead of emerging risks.

The legal and compliance industry holds some of the most sensitive and valuable information in the business world, making it an irresistible target for cybercriminals and nation-state actors. From merger and acquisition details to regulatory investigations and client privileged communications, law firms and compliance organizations possess data that can be worth millions on the dark web or provide significant competitive advantages to malicious actors.

In the world of cybersecurity, trust isn't given; it's earned. It's proven through rigorous processes, demonstrable expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Today, we are thrilled to announce that Capture The Bug has earned that trust in a significant new way: we are now officially a CREST-accredited provider for penetration testing services.

In the chess match between cybercriminals and security professionals, there's a unique group of players who understand both sides of the board. Ethical hacking represents the art of thinking like an attacker while working to strengthen defenses, creating an essential bridge between offensive and defensive cybersecurity strategies.

IRAP is not a penetration testing accreditation. It is a controls assessment. A penetration test feeds into it. Here is what AU government vendors need to produce for each type of requirement.

ANZ buyers submit VA reports to SOC 2 auditors expecting them to pass. They do not. Here are the three procurement mistakes that cost ANZ organisations time, budget, and compliance evidence.

Most NZ startups think security testing can wait. Enterprise deals, SOC 2 audits, and investor due diligence say otherwise. Here is what early-stage security testing actually looks like.

A click rate in isolation tells you almost nothing. The real value of a twelve-month phishing simulation programme is what it reveals about reporting behaviour, departmental risk distribution, the speed at which people learn, and whether your security culture is actually changing or just performing compliance.

Your web app pentest did not test your mobile app. Different platform. Different attack surface. Different methodology. Here is what a mobile penetration test covers on iOS and Android in 2026.

APRA CPS 234 does not use the words "penetration test." But it requires exactly what a penetration test produces. Here is what paragraphs 27, 28, and 36A actually require and what auditors check.

External testing reduces the chance of a breach. Internal testing reduces the impact of one. Here is what each network pentest covers and which AU compliance frameworks require which.

Most AU organisations run Wiz or Prisma Cloud and call it tested. A CSPM tool finds misconfigurations. A penetration test finds exploitable attack paths. Here is the difference and what each cloud provider requires.

Only 48% of Australian pentest findings are ever resolved. This checklist covers what to do before, during, and after a penetration test to make sure yours produces compliance evidence that actually gets used.

An organisation passed its penetration tests. A red team gained persistent access undetected. Here is the CISO decision framework for knowing which engagement your organisation needs right now.

ANZ enterprise buyers require penetration test evidence before signing SaaS vendor contracts. Here is what the test must cover, and why tenant isolation is the question that determines whether the report passes review.

A web app pentest costs USD $5,000 to $30,000 in 2026. The price is set by five variables. Here is how to estimate your own cost before you request a quote.
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