SQL Injection Defense
How Does SQL Injection Actually Work? At its heart, SQLi is a failure of trust. Web applications take user input—from login forms, search bars, or even HTTP headers—and use it to construct a request to the database. If the application blindly trusts this input and stitches it directly into the database query, an attacker can […]
Building an Effective Incident Response Plan: From Detection to Recovery
When a cyber incident hits, chaos ensues without a plan. Ransomware, phishing— they’ve all spiked 300% lately. An incident response (IR) plan minimizes damage and downtime. Foerte assists in crafting IR strategies tailored to your ops. Here’s a step-by-step to build yours, NIST-inspired. The Need for IR Planning Downtime costs $9K/minute for large firms. A […]
Penetration Testing Essentials: Simulating Attacks to Strengthen Defenses
In today’s threat landscape, waiting for a breach is not an option. Penetration testing (pen testing) mimics real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before hackers do. At Foerte our pen testing services have helped organizations patch holes that could lead to massive data losses. This guide walks you through a basic pen test workflow. It’s geared […]
Navigating PCI DSS and ISO 27001 Compliance in Sri Lanka: A Practical Roadmap
In Sri Lanka, the rise of digital payments and IT services has made compliance with global standards like PCI DSS and ISO 27001 essential. Whether you’re a fintech startup in Colombo or a retailer in Kandy, protecting customer data is critical to avoid breaches and penalties. Compliance isn’t just about meeting regulations—it’s about building trust […]
