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Industry Insights

Welcome to Conosco’s Industry Insights, your go-to source for the latest trends, breakthroughs, and expert opinions in the IT sector.

Our blog delves into the dynamic world of technology, offering in-depth analyses, practical advice, and forward-thinking perspectives. Whether you’re an IT professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, stay ahead of the curve with our comprehensive coverage of the industry’s most pressing topics. 

How often should you have a Penetration Test?

How often should you have a Penetration Test?

Most companies should do penetration testing at least once a year, but annual testing should be treated as a baseline, not a complete strategy. A company should also test after significant infrastructure changes, major application releases, cloud migrations, mergers, incidents, new internet-facing s …

Jun 11, 2026 7 min read
What happens after a penetration test?

What happens after a penetration test?

After a penetration test, the organisation receives a report detailing the vulnerabilities found, their risk levels, evidence of exploitation, and recommended fixes. The next step is to review the findings, prioritise remediation, assign owners, fix the most important issues first and validate that …

Jun 9, 2026 7 min read
7 reasons your business needs a penetration test

7 reasons your business needs a penetration test

A penetration test is a crucial tool that provides board members, CEOs, CFOs, and COOs with critical insights. It directly answers a decisive question: Could someone realistically break into our systems, access sensitive data, disrupt operations, or prove that our controls don't work?

Jun 4, 2026 6 min read
Pen testing with assurance: find it, fix it, prove it

Pen testing with assurance: find it, fix it, prove it

A penetration test should offer more than just a report; it should provide actionable insights for improving security. While it's essential to obtain findings that identify vulnerabilities in web applications, cloud platforms, networks, mobile apps, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and int …

May 29, 2026 4 min read
Conosco is named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

Conosco is named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026

We’ve got some brilliant news to share. Conosco has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, recognised in the small organisation category. For a business heading towards its 25th year, this is a huge moment. Not because it looks good on a badge, although it definitely does, but …

May 27, 2026 2 min read
Why we’re beginning our Assurix certification journey

Why we’re beginning our Assurix certification journey

Trust in technology providers has to mean more than a good relationship, a fast response time or a polished service review.

May 27, 2026 3 min read
AI Governance That Wins Business

AI Governance That Wins Business

Why Regulation, AI DLP and ISO 42001 Are Commercial Advantages AI usage has already spread beyond formal approval as teams are using generative tools to accelerate work. Software vendors are embedding AI into platforms that were signed off on years ago, data is moving into models, outputs are influe …

Apr 13, 2026 5 min read
What is ISO42001?

What is ISO42001?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of most organisations, often emerging as a practical tool rather than through a deliberate strategy. Technologies are usually adopted based on their immediate utility, rather than being subject to formal governance frameworks. …

Apr 2, 2026 4 min read
AI Governance may not be sexy, but it needs addressing

AI Governance may not be sexy, but it needs addressing

AI is already out of control in most organisations. Not because the technology is dangerous, but because leadership has allowed it to spread without ownership, rules, or visibility. Staff are pasting sensitive information into ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Grok, and whatever comes next because it is …

Mar 26, 2026 5 min read
The AI Problem

The AI Problem

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a theoretical concept; it's now an integral part of our daily work lives. In organisations across the UK, people are engaging with a variety of AI tools, including copilots, chatbots, coding assistants, automated workflow solutions, and decision support …

Mar 17, 2026 5 min read
Project management for technology projects that protects the budget
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Project management for technology projects that protects the budget

Most organisations can manage day-to-day change in-house. The trouble starts when the work crosses vendors, sites, or business units. At that point, project management for technology projects becomes a specialist discipline.

Nov 5, 2025 6 min read
What a Good Penetration Test Report Should Deliver
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What a Good Penetration Test Report Should Deliver

Anyone who has ever paid for a penetration test knows the anticipation. You wait weeks to receive a comprehensive PDF filled with screenshots and urgent red text. Then, you dedicate months to transforming this information into actionable tickets, clarifying priorities, advocating for essential chang …

Nov 4, 2025 4 min read