Penetration Testing

Minnesota Water Attacks and the Predictable Reality
Minnesota Water Attacks and the Predictable Reality 1200 630 Andrew Heller
How possible Iran-linked actors exploited exposed PLCs in the 2026 Minnesota water attacks. MITRE ATT&CK mapping, risk matrix, and OT security lessons from Lares. read more
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The Importance of OT Assessments in Critical Infrastructure
The Importance of OT Assessments in Critical Infrastructure 1200 630 Lares Labs
Why testing operational technology (OT) and ICS/SCADA systems is an operational imperative for securing critical infrastructure beyond compliance. read more
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Social Profiling – OSINT for Red/Blue
Social Profiling – OSINT for Red/Blue 150 150 Lares Labs

This post will give you an overview of key things to look for from an offensive and defensive perspective to look out for employees, interns, and contractors over sharing information…

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Multiple Paths to Compromise An Environment
Multiple Paths to Compromise An Environment 150 150 Lares Labs
Attackers rarely need zero-days. Weak passwords, poor data governance, and flat networks give them multiple paths to compromise your environment. Learn how these weaknesses combine into real attack paths and how to shut them down. read more
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Beyond the Scanner: Lares OWASP Top 10 Findings
Beyond the Scanner: Lares OWASP Top 10 Findings 1200 630 Lares Labs
Lares maps real‑world attack paths to the 2025 OWASP Top 10, showing where clean scan dashboards still fail and how AppSec leaders should test beyond the scanner. read more
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Pentesting 101 – Part 4: Penetration Test Report & Debrief – The Deliverables
Pentesting 101 – Part 4: Penetration Test Report & Debrief – The Deliverables 1037 671 Lares Labs
What actually happens once your penetration test begins? In Part 3 of our Pentesting 101 series, we walk through the complete penetration testing methodology. Discover the critical steps involved in executing an assessment—from pre-engagement checklists and reconnaissance to attack simulation, exploitation, and the final client debrief—so you know exactly what to expect from your testing partner. read more
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Pentesting 101 – Part 3: Executing the Scope-of-Work & Penetration Testing
Pentesting 101 – Part 3: Executing the Scope-of-Work & Penetration Testing 1412 1968 Lares Labs
What actually happens once your penetration test begins? In Part 3 of our Pentesting 101 series, we walk through the complete penetration testing methodology. Discover the critical steps involved in executing an assessment—from pre-engagement checklists and reconnaissance to attack simulation, exploitation, and the final client debrief—so you know exactly what to expect from your testing partner. read more
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Pentesting 101 – Part 2: The Pre-Req’s of Scoping a Penetration Test Engagement
Pentesting 101 – Part 2: The Pre-Req’s of Scoping a Penetration Test Engagement 445 303 Lares Labs
Ready to plan your next security assessment? In Part 2 of our Pentesting 101 series, we explore the prerequisites of scoping a penetration test. Learn how to involve the right stakeholders, prioritize critical assets to maximize your budget, and outline the exact technical boundaries needed to ensure a comprehensive and effective engagement. read more
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Pentesting 101 – Part 1: So, you need or want a Pentest
Pentesting 101 – Part 1: So, you need or want a Pentest 615 584 Lares Labs
Unsure where to start with penetration testing? Our Pentesting 101 guide breaks down what penetration testing actually is, the differences between vulnerability scanning and pentesting, and the various types of assessments available to help you find the right fit for your organization. read more
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Advanced Techniques of Infiltrating Fortune 100 Companies
Advanced Techniques of Infiltrating Fortune 100 Companies 1200 630 Lares Labs
In the high-stakes world of enterprise cybersecurity, even the most fortified defenses can be breached. This whitepaper provides a technical deep dive into the advanced methodologies—including OSINT, MFA fatigue, and lateral movement—used by Lares adversarial engineers to test and harden Fortune 100 security postures against sophisticated real-world threats. read more

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