Penetration Testing

Breaking the Cluster: A Practitioner's Guide to Kubernetes Attack Paths and How to Close Them

Kubernetes environments present a complex and often underaudited attack surface, where misconfigurations in RBAC policies, network controls, and container runtime settings can transform a single compromised pod into a cluster-wide breach. This field guide walks security practitioners through the most exploitable weaknesses, paired with hands-on detection techniques and a structured checklist for testing cluster resilience before adversaries do.

Aug 17, 2026

Ghost Endpoints: How API Sprawl Is Leaving Critical Attack Surfaces Completely Untested

Most enterprise penetration tests were designed for a world that no longer exists — one where applications were monolithic, endpoints were finite, and APIs were an afterthought. As modern organizations deploy hundreds of microservices and third-party integrations, the gap between what gets tested and what attackers actually exploit has grown into a chasm. This article breaks down where API security testing falls short and what red teamers do differently.

Jul 30, 2026

Build Your Red Team Arsenal: 10 Open-Source Tools That Punch Above Their Price Tag in 2025

Expensive commercial licenses are not a prerequisite for elite offensive security work. This field guide breaks down ten open-source tools that belong in every red teamer's kit — complete with practical use cases, enterprise installation notes, and honest difficulty ratings.

Jul 8, 2026