<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Invadel Blog</title><description>Invadel is a New York based penetration testing company delivering expert-led, AI-enhanced security testing: web, API, cloud, network, and red team engagements with fixed-scope proposals and free retesting.</description><link>https://invadel.com/</link><item><title>How to Scope Your First Penetration Test</title><link>https://invadel.com/blog/how-to-scope-your-first-penetration-test/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://invadel.com/blog/how-to-scope-your-first-penetration-test/</guid><description>A step-by-step guide to scoping your first penetration test: what to define, what to expect on a scoping call, and mistakes to avoid.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Invadel Team</author></item><item><title>SOC 2 Pentest Requirements Explained</title><link>https://invadel.com/blog/soc-2-pentest-requirements-explained/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://invadel.com/blog/soc-2-pentest-requirements-explained/</guid><description>Does SOC 2 require a penetration test? What auditors expect, what the report should include, and when to time testing.</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Invadel Team</author></item><item><title>Penetration Testing Cost in 2026</title><link>https://invadel.com/blog/how-much-does-a-penetration-test-cost/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://invadel.com/blog/how-much-does-a-penetration-test-cost/</guid><description>What drives penetration testing cost: scope, test type, and timeline, plus realistic price ranges by engagement.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Invadel Team</author></item><item><title>NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500: What Penetration Testing Does the Regulation Actually Require?</title><link>https://invadel.com/blog/nydfs-23-nycrr-500-penetration-testing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://invadel.com/blog/nydfs-23-nycrr-500-penetration-testing/</guid><description>A practical guide to the penetration testing and vulnerability assessment requirements in New York&apos;s NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500) for covered financial entities.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Invadel Team</author></item></channel></rss>