Attack Surface Management
Why Cyber Due Diligence is Critical for M&A Success
[Editor’s Note: Even Andreassen is one of our talented business developers. He is also an assistant professor at a Norwegian university. In this excel…
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Attack Surface Management
Pentesting is Transforming: 8 Steps to a Successful Pentest Operation in 2025!
Pentesting isn’t what it used to be, folks. Gone are the days of single checklist exercises and surface-level scans. In 2025, we’re transforming the w…
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The Art of Discovery: A Penetration Tester’s Journey Through a Django Misconfiguration
[Editors Note: Eirik Valle Kjellby is an amazing gentleman and the latest, as of October 2024, addition to the ever growing penetration testing team a…
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Guide to Navigate the Most Common Frameworks and Regulations for Cyber Security
In this comprehensive guide I will go through the most common frameworks and regulations for Cyber Security, as there might be some confusion in how t…
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Inside River Security’s Hacker Space in Austevoll
A couple of weeks ago, we packed our things at River Security and headed back to the beautiful Austevoll to participate in our semi-annual Hackathon, …
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Welcome to the River Security team, Bjørnar!
We are excited to announce that Bjørnar has joined us as a Fullstack Developer, bringing a wealth of experience in programming, devops, and web develo…
Penetration Testing
Penetration Testing Methodology – Much More Than Just Checklists
This blog post seeks to outline key aspects of the methodology River Security employs to identify vulnerabilities during our penetration testing. Our …
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Depiction from B-Sides & DEF CON 32
This year’s B-Sides and DEF CON 32 were my first time ever going to the States and a hacking convention as large as DEF CON. Located in the Las Vegas …
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Strategic Expansion: Knut Martin Hauge Joins River Security’s Board of Directors
We are proud to announce a key addition to our Board of Directors as we continue our journey of scaling and international expansion. Knut Martin Hauge…
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Welcome to River Security, Eirik!
We are very happy to announce the newest addition to our River Security team, Eirik, who will hold the position of Offensive Security Engineer! With a…
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My First Weeks as COO at River Security
When I received the job offer to become the COO at River Security, I was thrilled, humbled, and super excited. I was joining a company with unparallel…
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Introducing new COO, Chris Dale Steps into Chief Hacking Officer
We are happy to introduce Christian Engen as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) at River Security. Christian steps into this pivotal role, succeedi…
Attack Surface Management
Finding Attack Surface and Other Interesting Domains via Certificate Transparency Logs
Certificate Transparency (CT) logs are like public records for internet security. When a new TLS certificate is issued, it gets logged in these CT log…
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Celebrating 4 Years of River Security: A Journey of Growth, Success and Stopping the Threat Actors!
As we celebrate our fourth anniversary, we at River Security are filled with immense pride and gratitude. What started as a small, ambitious venture h…
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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…
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Continuous Security, Real Risk Insights, and Business Value – Why Our Customers Choose Active Focus
A few years back, River Security developed and launched Active Focus, a world-first, disruptive IT security technology and service enabling penetratio…
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Say hi to Martin
We are happy to announce that Martin Andreassen has joined River Security as a Business Developer. Martin is an INSEAD MBA with significant internatio…
Incident Response
Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Ethical considerations in incident response, especially when dealing with sensitive data and disclosing information about security breaches, are param…
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Welcome William
We are delighted to introduce William Kristoffersen as our latest team member, stepping into the role of Senior Penetration Tester! Through thorough i…
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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 v…
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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 ove…
Attack Surface Management
Beyond Bug Bounty – Elevating Security with Attack Surface Management
In an era where cybersecurity threats constantly evolve, organizations must stay ahead of malicious actors to safeguard their digital assets. Bug boun…
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River Security Joins the Norwegian Cybersecurity Cluster
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. With the ever-evolving threat lands…
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Changes to the Board of Directors
Change is a constant factor within any active organization, and at River Security, we’re glad to share a shift in our board that pushes us toward a fu…