Why attack surface reduction is your first line of defense

Why attack surface reduction is your first line of defense

Proactive attack surface reduction is about reducing unnecessary internet exposure before it becomes a problem.
Daniel Andrew
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March 3, 2026
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Beyond Compliance: What Actually Builds Customer Trust

Beyond Compliance: What Actually Builds Customer Trust

Compliance frameworks help you pass an audit; continuous compliance helps you keep customer confidence.
Ashley Hyman
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February 18, 2026
Compliance
Building a Secure Container Registry Strategy

Building a Secure Container Registry Strategy

Container registries are a critical attack surface. Learn how to secure them and how Intruder automates image discovery and scanning.
Manuel Morejon
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February 9, 2026
Cloud security
19 Cyber Leaders to Follow on LinkedIn (and Why They Deserve Your Attention)

19 Cyber Leaders to Follow on LinkedIn (and Why They Deserve Your Attention)

Cut through LinkedIn noise with 20 security leaders sharing real-world insights. From malware analysis to AppSec to vulnerability intel—voices that help you do better work.
Eamon Carroll
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February 5, 2026
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Secrets in your Bundle(.js) - The Gift Attackers Always Wanted

Secrets in your Bundle(.js) - The Gift Attackers Always Wanted

Our scan of 5M apps uncovered 42k+ tokens in JavaScript bundles, from code repo tokens to project management API keys. Learn why traditional scanners miss them, and how Intruder’s new secrets detection method catches what others can’t.
Benjamin Marr
December 11, 2025
AI Vibe Coding: When Convenience Turns Into a Security Liability

AI Vibe Coding: When Convenience Turns Into a Security Liability

When we used AI to help code a honeypot, it introduced a vulnerability of its own. What transpired was a fascinating, if uncomfortable, lesson in AI complacency - how easily trust in automation can make us miss what’s right in front of us. We share what we learned and what it means for anyone using AI to code.
Sam Pizzey
December 2, 2025
How We’re Using AI to Write Vulnerability Checks (and Where It Falls Short)

How We’re Using AI to Write Vulnerability Checks (and Where It Falls Short)

Intruder’s security team is experimenting with agentic AI to accelerate vulnerability checks. Discover what’s working, what isn’t, and why AI isn’t the silver bullet it’s made out to be.
Benjamin Marr
September 11, 2025

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AWS Cloud Security Explained: What’s Left Exposed?

AWS Cloud Security Explained: What’s Left Exposed?

Think AWS has your security covered? Not entirely. This blog breaks down what AWS doesn’t secure, real-world risks you’re responsible for, and key actions you can take.
Daniel Andrew
March 20, 2025
Cloud security
AWS Security Services: What They Do and Don’t Do

AWS Security Services: What They Do and Don’t Do

AWS security services help protect your cloud, but they don’t secure everything. See what’s missing and how Intruder goes further to simplify cloud security.
Daniel Andrew
March 6, 2025
Cloud security
Azure Cloud Security: The Critical Vulnerabilities You’re Responsible For

Azure Cloud Security: The Critical Vulnerabilities You’re Responsible For

Avoid costly cloud mistakes. Learn which Azure vulnerabilities you’re responsible for - and how Intruder helps you fix them fast.
Daniel Andrew
June 17, 2025
Cloud security
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Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning

Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Scanning

What is the main difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing? People frequently confuse the two, but there is a very important distinction.
Daniel Andrew
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February 15, 2023
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Penetration testing
AWS Penetration Testing: A CTO's Guide

AWS Penetration Testing: A CTO's Guide

Considering AWS penetration testing? There are many options available, and knowing what you need will help you make your security budget go as far as possible.
Chris Wallis
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February 13, 2023
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Penetration testing
OpenVAS vs. Nessus - A Comprehensive Analysis

OpenVAS vs. Nessus - A Comprehensive Analysis

OpenVAS and Nessus are two of the most widely adopted vulnerability scanners with a shared history. We have provided a comprehensive comparison of how they measure up.
Andy Hornegold
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February 12, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
Intruder is a G2 Best Software Award Winner for 2023

Intruder is a G2 Best Software Award Winner for 2023

Intruder has been included in two categories in G2's Best Software Awards 2023 - Best Security Products and Best UK Software Companies.
Charlie Yianni
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February 8, 2023
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What is an internal pen test and how is it carried out?

What is an internal pen test and how is it carried out?

This time in our series on the different types of penetration test, we’re covering “Internal” pen tests, otherwise known as “Internal…
Lars Greiwe
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February 7, 2023
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Penetration testing
What is an external pentest and how is it carried out?

What is an external pentest and how is it carried out?

External penetration testing (also known as external network penetration testing) is a security assessment of an organization's perimeter systems.
Daniel Andrew
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February 6, 2023
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Penetration testing
Top SaaS cybersecurity threats in 2023: are you ready?

Top SaaS cybersecurity threats in 2023: are you ready?

Focus on these key areas to secure your environments and safeguard your success in 2023. Make sure you're only in the news when you want to be.
James Harrison
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January 10, 2023
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Vulnerabilities and Threats
Vulnerability Scanning Frequency Best Practices

Vulnerability Scanning Frequency Best Practices

A vulnerability scanning program is crucial for avoiding data breaches. But how often you should run scans? Read more for our vulnerability scanning frequency best practices.
Chris Wallis
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January 2, 2023
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Vulnerability scanning
Product Update: Continuous Network Scanning

Product Update: Continuous Network Scanning

We’re excited to announce more enhancements to our continuous network scanning with new features to Network View, continuous scanning and an even better UX.
Andy Hornegold
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December 5, 2022
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Product
Security Update: OpenSSL High Vulnerability (CVE-2022-3602)

Security Update: OpenSSL High Vulnerability (CVE-2022-3602)

The OpenSSL project has pre-announced a new and critical vulnerability that will be fixed in OpenSSL version 3.0.7, expected 1 November 2022. Updates to this announcement will ...
Benjamin Marr
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November 1, 2022
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