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Case StudyResearch

How a 72-hour Red Team Exercise Exposed Critical 5G Core Vulnerabilities at a Tier-1 Carrier

Our team simulated a nation-state level attacker targeting a tier-1 carrier's 5G standalone core. The findings changed how the organisation thinks about network slicing security.

VirtualEntSecurity Research Team·June 2026·12 min read
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MaritimeCase Studies

Maritime OT Security Programme: Achieving BIMCO Compliance Across a 12-Vessel Fleet

How we deployed an end-to-end OT security programme for a global shipping operator, achieving full BIMCO/IMO compliance within 90 days.

May 2026 · 8 min read
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SatelliteResearch

The SATCOM Attack Surface: Emerging Threats to Satellite Communication Infrastructure

Original research mapping the attack surface of commercial SATCOM terminals, including ground station vulnerabilities and link-layer weaknesses.

April 2026 · 15 min read
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TelecomAdvisories

Critical Advisory: SS7 Protocol Exploitation Still Active in 2026 — What Telecoms Must Do Now

Despite years of awareness, SS7 vulnerabilities remain exploitable. This advisory outlines the current threat landscape and immediate mitigations.

March 2026 · 6 min read
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CloudGuides

Enterprise Cloud Security Baseline: A CISO's Guide to Multi-Cloud Governance in 2026

A practical guide for security leaders establishing governance, visibility, and control across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.

February 2026 · 11 min read
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SOCCase Studies

SOC Maturity Uplift: Taking a Nigerian Bank from Level 1 to Level 3 in 6 Months

A structured maturity programme that transformed an under-resourced SOC into a proactive threat-hunting capability for a West African financial institution.

January 2026 · 9 min read
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IoT/OTResearch

Smart City Security: Mapping the Attack Surface of Urban IoT Infrastructure

Research examining vulnerabilities in smart city deployments — traffic systems, public Wi-Fi, utility sensors, and emergency services networks.

December 2025 · 13 min read
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