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Legal and Compliance in the Cyber Age: How Law Firms and Regulatory Bodies Are Becoming Prime Cybercrime Targets
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September 26, 2025

Legal and Compliance in the Cyber Age: How Law Firms and Regulatory Bodies Are Becoming Prime Cybercrime Targets

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.

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Capture The Bug is Now CREST Accredited Penetration Testing Provider
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8 min read
July 31, 2025

Capture The Bug is Now CREST Accredited Penetration Testing Provider

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.

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How Ethical Hacking Bridges the Gap Between Attackers and Defenders in Modern Cybersecurity
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9 min read
July 21, 2025

How Ethical Hacking Bridges the Gap Between Attackers and Defenders in Modern Cybersecurity

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.

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Penetration Testing for Australian Government and Public Sector in 2026: IRAP, ISM, and What Vendors Actually Need to Produce
4.2 min read
October 16, 2026

Penetration Testing for Australian Government and Public Sector in 2026: IRAP, ISM, and What Vendors Actually Need to Produce

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.

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Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing: The Three Things ANZ Buyers Get Wrong in 2026
4.2 min read
October 15, 2026

Vulnerability Assessment vs Penetration Testing: The Three Things ANZ Buyers Get Wrong in 2026

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.

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Security for NZ Startups: Why Penetration Testing Does Not Have to Wait Until You Are Big
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October 14, 2026

Security for NZ Startups: Why Penetration Testing Does Not Have to Wait Until You Are Big

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.

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Social Engineering Testing in Australia 2026: Phishing Simulation, Vishing, and Red Team Guide for ANZ Organisations
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October 13, 2026

Social Engineering Testing in Australia 2026: Phishing Simulation, Vishing, and Red Team Guide for ANZ Organisations

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.

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Mobile App Penetration Testing in ANZ 2026: What iOS and Android Testing Covers and Why Your Web App Pentest Did Not Do It
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October 12, 2026

Mobile App Penetration Testing in ANZ 2026: What iOS and Android Testing Covers and Why Your Web App Pentest Did Not Do It

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.

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APRA CPS 234 Penetration Testing: What Evidence Does APRA Actually Require, and What Happens When It Is Missing?
4.2 min read
October 01, 2026

APRA CPS 234 Penetration Testing: What Evidence Does APRA Actually Require, and What Happens When It Is Missing?

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.

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Network Penetration Testing in Australia 2026: Internal vs External, What Each Covers, and Which One You Need
4.2 min read
September 30, 2026

Network Penetration Testing in Australia 2026: Internal vs External, What Each Covers, and Which One You Need

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.

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Cloud Penetration Testing in Australia 2026: AWS, Azure, and GCP Testing Guide for AU Organisations
4.2 min read
September 29, 2026

Cloud Penetration Testing in Australia 2026: AWS, Azure, and GCP Testing Guide for AU Organisations

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.

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Penetration Testing Checklist for Australian Businesses 2026
4.2 min read
September 28, 2026

Penetration Testing Checklist for Australian Businesses 2026

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.

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Red Team vs Penetration Testing: What ANZ CISOs Need to Know in 2026
4.2 min read
September 25, 2026

Red Team vs Penetration Testing: What ANZ CISOs Need to Know in 2026

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.

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Penetration Testing for SaaS Companies: The ANZ Guide 2026
4.2 min read
September 24, 2026

Penetration Testing for SaaS Companies: The ANZ Guide 2026

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.

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How Much Does a Web Application Penetration Test Cost in 2026? The Scope Calculator Approach
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September 23, 2026

How Much Does a Web Application Penetration Test Cost in 2026? The Scope Calculator Approach

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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