Posts by
Chris Dale
The Penetration Testers Manifesto
This is River Security's ethos—our belief system, motivation, and inspiration. Interested in working with us? Check out our jobs page. As a hacker, I am driven by a relentless curiosity...
Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Ethical considerations in incident response, especially when dealing with sensitive data and disclosing information about security breaches, are paramount. These situations require a careful balance between transparency, confidentiality, legal obligations,...
Distinguishing Vulnerabilities, Security Hygiene, and Exploitable Issues – Our Approach
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, staying ahead of potential threats requires a keen understanding of the nuanced differences between vulnerabilities, security hygiene, and issues with demonstrable impacts on confidentiality,...
Strengthening the Fort: How Attack Surface Management Empowers Companies in Web Security, Mail Security, Credential Management, and Authentication
There are many "vulnerabilities" that don't need immediate fixing; best practices, security hygiene and many other priorities risk taking priority over other more important security factors. At River Security, we...
Protecting Your Data: Techniques for Securing Sensitive Information Online
Data has become the currency of our time and as such, it is crucial to ensure its security. Hackers can easily gain access to highly sensitive data through simple Google...
Don’t Overlook Social Media Security: Protecting Your Brand
Social media has emerged as a significant yet often overlooked part of the attack surface for many businesses. Understanding where your brand is exposed online is crucial to safeguarding these...
Code Repositories: A Wealth of Information and Potential Threats. How River Security Protects Your Assets
A public code repository may look like a collection of source files. To a penetration tester or attacker, it can be a map of an organisation. Repositories can reveal credentials,...
Cheating the Threat Actors: How River Security Monitors Cloud Assets to Stay Ahead
At River Security, we understand the importance of monitoring cloud assets in order to protect our customers from potential threats. That's why we have developed a unique approach to monitoring...
Mobile Apps Can Reveal Valuable Information for Attackers
Mobile applications have become a crucial part of modern business operations, with many companies relying on them to connect with customers, manage internal processes, and handle sensitive information. However, the...
Active Trace – Adding Deception to Aid Detection and Attack Surface Management
As the prevalence of cyber attacks continues to rise, it's more important than ever for organizations to protect themselves online. One tool that can help with this is Active Trace,...
