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- Managed Security
What is an MSSP? Meaning, MSP vs MSSP & how to choose
A plain-language explainer of the Managed Security Service Provider model — what an MSSP actually delivers, how it differs from a generalist MSP, and the questions to ask when evaluating one.
8 min readRead article - Red Teaming
What is red teaming? Adversary simulation explained
Red teaming is more than a thorough pentest. This guide explains threat-led adversary simulation, the operating tempo, TIBER-EU and DORA alignment, and when a red team operation is the right next step.
10 min readRead article - Penetration Testing
What is penetration testing? A practitioner's guide
What manual penetration testing actually involves, the difference between vulnerability scanning and a real pentest, and how to scope an engagement for SOC 2, ISO 27001 or DORA reporting.
12 min readRead article - Managed Security
MSP vs MSSP — the difference that matters for your security posture
Side-by-side: what an MSP handles, where an MSSP picks up, and why mixing the two is a common security-posture mistake. Includes a decision matrix.
7 min readRead article - Vulnerability Scanning
Penetration test vs vulnerability scan: which do you need?
Automated vulnerability scanning and manual penetration testing answer two different questions. This guide compares depth, frequency and cost, and explains when to use each, or both.
7 min readRead article - Penetration Testing
External vs internal penetration testing: which do you need?
External and internal penetration tests model two different attackers, the outsider breaking in and the intruder already inside. This guide compares scope, starting point and typical findings, and explains when to run each, or both.
7 min readRead article - Compliance
NIS2 compliance and penetration testing: what you need to prepare
NIS2 raises the bar on cybersecurity risk management across the EU. This guide explains what it requires, who it applies to, and how penetration testing provides the effectiveness evidence NIS2 expects.
8 min readRead article
More coming
We're expanding the Insights library with deeper explainers across penetration testing methodologies, red team operations, managed security, compliance frameworks (NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and incident response. Check back, or follow the awareness library track-by-track.