News & Specialist Articles

We regularly publish news and specialist articles with insights into Pentest Factory and general developments in the field of penetration testing and cyber security.

The importance of OSINT

At a time when cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated and targeted every day, a holistic view of your own IT attack surface is essential. Many companies already invest in regular penetration tests to check their systems and applications for vulnerabilities. However, what is often overlooked: The first step of a real attacker is usually not active scanning, but passive information gathering. Also known as Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) or Passive Reconnaissance.
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vaulticx – Transfer data easily. But secure!

Secure communication on the Internet doesn't have to be complicated. The vaulticx platform from our sister company, tacticx Development GmbH, combines ease of use and maximum security in a single solution. After over a year of development, we are proud to announce the release of the platform. Start your 14-day test phase now.
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5 errors in pentest results

Especially for companies that operate larger infrastructures, a pentest can often provide more insights than is typically assumed. We show you how to interpret pentest results correctly and get the
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Pentest Factory is ISO 27001 certified

Pentest Factory GmbH receives ISO 27001 certification from TÜV NORD CERT We are proud to announce that Pentest Factory GmbH has been successfully certified according to ISO 27001. TÜV NORD
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