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iOS Security

IPA Vulnerability Assessment - Alternative to Manual iOS Security Testing

Aspect Manual iOS Security Testing Automated IPA Vulnerability Assessment Primary focus Runtime behavior and application logic Build-time and configuration security Testing depth Deep, case-specific analysis Broad baseline coverage Skill dependency High — requires senior AppSec expertise Moderate — rule-driven inspection Repeatability Low — analyst dependent High — deterministic checks CI/CD compatibility Limited Native

iOS Security

Inspect IPA Files for Security Issues (Without Reverse Engineering)

An IPA file is the packaged, distributable format of an iOS application. It contains everything required to run your app on a device compiled binaries, configuration files, entitlements, and embedded resources. From a security perspective, that makes the IPA file the single most important artifact to review before an app

LLM Security

Rethinking LLM Security: Why Static Defenses Fail Against Adaptive Attackers

Large Language Model (LLM) security has become a critical concern as organizations deploy AI systems into production environments that handle sensitive data, internal workflows, and user-facing logic. While many teams rely on prompt filtering, content moderation, or policy-based guardrails, these approaches often fail against real threats. Modern LLM attacks are

GDPR

GDPR Compliance Checklist 2026 - Guide, Templates & Audit Steps

Processing activity Purpose Data categories Lawful basis Evidence Marketing newsletter Market product updates Email, name Consent Consent logs (CMP export) Employee payroll Pay salaries Name, bank account, SSN Contract / Legal HR contract + payroll logs Analytics (web) Product improvement IP, cookies Legitimate interest LIA document + balancing test 2) DPIA short checklist

Security Research

Cybersecurity in 2026: World Economic Forum Warnings

By 2026, cybersecurity is no longer framed as a technical risk or even a business risk. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 treats it as a structural condition of the global system one that is shaped by geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and economic crime at the same time.

GDPR

GDPR Consulting in the Netherlands: How to Choose the Right Partner

Organizations searching for GDPR consulting services in the Netherlands are rarely starting from zero. Most have already tried to handle compliance internally, followed generic guidance, or relied on templates only to realize that GDPR compliance is more complex, more operational, and more country-specific than expected. As GDPR enforcement trends continue

GDPR

How to Comply With GDPR in the Netherlands: Step-by-Step Checklist

GDPR compliance in the Netherlands requires more than simply following EU-wide rules. While the General Data Protection Regulation applies across Europe, Dutch organizations must also comply with national implementation requirements that affect how the law works in practice. With enforcement increasing and regulatory scrutiny growing, understanding how to comply with

GDPR

GDPR vs Dutch Data Protection Act (UAVG) - What’s Different in the Netherlands?

increasingly important as enforcement across Europe continues to intensify. Recent GDPR enforcement trends show that regulators are paying closer attention to how national implementation laws are applied in practice, especially in countries like the Netherlands where additional rules supplement EU-wide obligations. For organizations operating in or targeting the Dutch market,

SAMA

SAMA Red Teaming in Saudi Arabia: Adversary Simulation for Tier-1 Banks and Fintechs

Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia’s financial sector has entered a resilience-first regulatory era. Under the supervision of Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), financial institutions are no longer assessed solely on the existence of cybersecurity controls, but on their proven effectiveness under real-world attack conditions. Ethical Red Teaming has emerged as one

SAMA

SAMA Cybersecurity Compliance in Saudi Arabia: Testing vs Documentation

Interaction Length Consistent Refusal Rate Partial Compliance Observed 1 turn High Rare 3–5 turns Medium Occasional 6+ turns Low Common

LLM Security

LLM Security 15 Attacks Used in AI Red Teaming

Large Language Models (LLMs) have become central to next-generation applications, powering everything from customer service chatbots to complex decision support tools. But with increased use comes increased risk. Adversaries are not just exploiting single prompt bugs; they are actively probing, manipulating, and breaking models using systematic adversarial techniques. This article

SAMA

SAMA Penetration Testing: Common Mistakes by Banks

SAMA penetration testing is often misunderstood as a technical checkbox rather than a regulatory assurance mechanism. Many banks and financing companies in Saudi Arabia perform penetration testing or VAPT regularly, yet still face challenges during SAMA audits. The issue is rarely the absence of testing. It is the misalignment between