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So, who is Volkis anyway?
Volkis is a 100% Australian owned and operated, independent cyber security consultancy that works to provide unbiased services and advice.
This is why we exist and why our clients trust us.
Volkis is a 100% Australian owned and operated, independent cyber security consultancy that works to provide unbiased services and advice.
This is why we exist and why our clients trust us.
"Our security sucks, so why bother with a pentest?" 🤔
A good test is more than a bad report. It’s a prioritized roadmap showing execs exactly what to fix and helping them turn known problems into a clear plan.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/3wbf9wyv
A good test is more than a bad report. It’s a prioritized roadmap showing execs exactly what to fix and helping them turn known problems into a clear plan.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/3wbf9wyv
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
"Our security sucks, so why bother with a pentest?" 🤔
A good test is more than a bad report. It’s a prioritized roadmap showing execs exactly what to fix and helping them turn known problems into a clear plan.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/3wbf9wyv
A good test is more than a bad report. It’s a prioritized roadmap showing execs exactly what to fix and helping them turn known problems into a clear plan.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/3wbf9wyv
True security is about more than just compliance, it's about aligning your defenses with your organization’s strategic goals.
We help you achieve your objectives while building a greater level of security for a lower cost.
Learn more here👇
https://tinyurl.com/yadb8atn
We help you achieve your objectives while building a greater level of security for a lower cost.
Learn more here👇
https://tinyurl.com/yadb8atn
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
True security is about more than just compliance, it's about aligning your defenses with your organization’s strategic goals.
We help you achieve your objectives while building a greater level of security for a lower cost.
Learn more here👇
https://tinyurl.com/yadb8atn
We help you achieve your objectives while building a greater level of security for a lower cost.
Learn more here👇
https://tinyurl.com/yadb8atn
Happy Birthday Josh! 🎂🥳🎉
We hope you have a great day!
Lots of love your Volkis Family ❤️
We hope you have a great day!
Lots of love your Volkis Family ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Happy Birthday Josh! 🎂🥳🎉
We hope you have a great day!
Lots of love your Volkis Family ❤️
We hope you have a great day!
Lots of love your Volkis Family ❤️
Join us in wishing a very spooky halloween and welcome to Jasie, our newest team member! 🎃🐕
Her official job title is Supervisor. Favourite activities include:
- Threat Hunting (for bikes)
- Security Testing (biting ankles)
- Compliance Monitoring (sniff testing)
Welcome!
Her official job title is Supervisor. Favourite activities include:
- Threat Hunting (for bikes)
- Security Testing (biting ankles)
- Compliance Monitoring (sniff testing)
Welcome!
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Join us in wishing a very spooky halloween and welcome to Jasie, our newest team member! 🎃🐕
Her official job title is Supervisor. Favourite activities include:
- Threat Hunting (for bikes)
- Security Testing (biting ankles)
- Compliance Monitoring (sniff testing)
Welcome!
Her official job title is Supervisor. Favourite activities include:
- Threat Hunting (for bikes)
- Security Testing (biting ankles)
- Compliance Monitoring (sniff testing)
Welcome!
We’re excited to share that Alissa Borg will be presenting at #BSides Sydney next week!
Alissa and her co-presenter, Paula Sillars, will be leading an important and empowering discussion: "Breaking the Mould: Women Thriving in Technical Roles"
Alissa and her co-presenter, Paula Sillars, will be leading an important and empowering discussion: "Breaking the Mould: Women Thriving in Technical Roles"
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 AM
We’re excited to share that Alissa Borg will be presenting at #BSides Sydney next week!
Alissa and her co-presenter, Paula Sillars, will be leading an important and empowering discussion: "Breaking the Mould: Women Thriving in Technical Roles"
Alissa and her co-presenter, Paula Sillars, will be leading an important and empowering discussion: "Breaking the Mould: Women Thriving in Technical Roles"
A critical cyber risk for one company isn't always a priority for another.
For example, while data integrity is critical for a hospital, the theft of intellectual property is catastrophic for a military R&D firm.
Want to learn more? Read this👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/cyber-security-basics/
For example, while data integrity is critical for a hospital, the theft of intellectual property is catastrophic for a military R&D firm.
Want to learn more? Read this👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/cyber-security-basics/
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 AM
A critical cyber risk for one company isn't always a priority for another.
For example, while data integrity is critical for a hospital, the theft of intellectual property is catastrophic for a military R&D firm.
Want to learn more? Read this👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/cyber-security-basics/
For example, while data integrity is critical for a hospital, the theft of intellectual property is catastrophic for a military R&D firm.
Want to learn more? Read this👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/cyber-security-basics/
The Volkis team is heading to New Zealand next week for Kawaiicon!
The Volkis team will be in Wellington from Nov 5th to 8th attending Kawaiicon.
If you're attending, let us know!👇
We can't wait to catch up with everyone. 🇳🇿
More about the event here: https://kawaiicon.org/
The Volkis team will be in Wellington from Nov 5th to 8th attending Kawaiicon.
If you're attending, let us know!👇
We can't wait to catch up with everyone. 🇳🇿
More about the event here: https://kawaiicon.org/
October 28, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Volkis team is heading to New Zealand next week for Kawaiicon!
The Volkis team will be in Wellington from Nov 5th to 8th attending Kawaiicon.
If you're attending, let us know!👇
We can't wait to catch up with everyone. 🇳🇿
More about the event here: https://kawaiicon.org/
The Volkis team will be in Wellington from Nov 5th to 8th attending Kawaiicon.
If you're attending, let us know!👇
We can't wait to catch up with everyone. 🇳🇿
More about the event here: https://kawaiicon.org/
We did it again! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
"Volkis are knowlegeable, professional and an essential part of our security mix" - CEO of Sports Technology SaaS Company in Australia!
If you're in Australia and need local cybersecurity services, get in touch today: https://www.volkis.com.au/contact/
"Volkis are knowlegeable, professional and an essential part of our security mix" - CEO of Sports Technology SaaS Company in Australia!
If you're in Australia and need local cybersecurity services, get in touch today: https://www.volkis.com.au/contact/
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We did it again! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
"Volkis are knowlegeable, professional and an essential part of our security mix" - CEO of Sports Technology SaaS Company in Australia!
If you're in Australia and need local cybersecurity services, get in touch today: https://www.volkis.com.au/contact/
"Volkis are knowlegeable, professional and an essential part of our security mix" - CEO of Sports Technology SaaS Company in Australia!
If you're in Australia and need local cybersecurity services, get in touch today: https://www.volkis.com.au/contact/
Matt flew in from Sydney, Hortense from Melbourne and both Andy & Alissa braved the motorway for lunch in sunny Brisbane!
We made sure to load Alissa up with a ton of Volkis merch, a lock picking kit, a networking testing device & the coveted Volkis beer glass!! 🐺
We made sure to load Alissa up with a ton of Volkis merch, a lock picking kit, a networking testing device & the coveted Volkis beer glass!! 🐺
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Matt flew in from Sydney, Hortense from Melbourne and both Andy & Alissa braved the motorway for lunch in sunny Brisbane!
We made sure to load Alissa up with a ton of Volkis merch, a lock picking kit, a networking testing device & the coveted Volkis beer glass!! 🐺
We made sure to load Alissa up with a ton of Volkis merch, a lock picking kit, a networking testing device & the coveted Volkis beer glass!! 🐺
October 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Breaking into infosec is tough. Most entry-level CVs get ignored.
In this talk, Volkis co-founder Alexei Doudkine shows how to social engineer your way in.
Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpcj8eyFpTA
In this talk, Volkis co-founder Alexei Doudkine shows how to social engineer your way in.
Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpcj8eyFpTA
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Breaking into infosec is tough. Most entry-level CVs get ignored.
In this talk, Volkis co-founder Alexei Doudkine shows how to social engineer your way in.
Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpcj8eyFpTA
In this talk, Volkis co-founder Alexei Doudkine shows how to social engineer your way in.
Watch now 👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpcj8eyFpTA
Today we welcome our newest addition to the Volkis team.
Please meet, Alissa Borg, our newest Associate Security Consultant.
Alissa's passion for hacking is off the charts. We're thrilled to have you joining us, Alissa! 🐺
Please meet, Alissa Borg, our newest Associate Security Consultant.
Alissa's passion for hacking is off the charts. We're thrilled to have you joining us, Alissa! 🐺
October 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Today we welcome our newest addition to the Volkis team.
Please meet, Alissa Borg, our newest Associate Security Consultant.
Alissa's passion for hacking is off the charts. We're thrilled to have you joining us, Alissa! 🐺
Please meet, Alissa Borg, our newest Associate Security Consultant.
Alissa's passion for hacking is off the charts. We're thrilled to have you joining us, Alissa! 🐺
This post says it all! Reach out to our Relationship Manager Hortense if you are around Melbourne next week 🐺
October 10, 2025 at 12:09 AM
This post says it all! Reach out to our Relationship Manager Hortense if you are around Melbourne next week 🐺
Planning a penetration test? You've got a big decision to make: should you allowlist the tester and let them bypass your security controls?
What's the right call? Read our complete blog to find out👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/allowlisting-a-penetration-test/
What's the right call? Read our complete blog to find out👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/allowlisting-a-penetration-test/
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Planning a penetration test? You've got a big decision to make: should you allowlist the tester and let them bypass your security controls?
What's the right call? Read our complete blog to find out👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/allowlisting-a-penetration-test/
What's the right call? Read our complete blog to find out👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/blog/allowlisting-a-penetration-test/
A standard penetration test can leave you with a long list of vulnerabilities.
We ensure you get the most from your testing with these value-added options, designed to help you not only find vulnerabilities but also understand and fix them.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3b7y6w2p
We ensure you get the most from your testing with these value-added options, designed to help you not only find vulnerabilities but also understand and fix them.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3b7y6w2p
October 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
A standard penetration test can leave you with a long list of vulnerabilities.
We ensure you get the most from your testing with these value-added options, designed to help you not only find vulnerabilities but also understand and fix them.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3b7y6w2p
We ensure you get the most from your testing with these value-added options, designed to help you not only find vulnerabilities but also understand and fix them.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3b7y6w2p
Many think usernames & passwords are enough, but reset links, help desks, or lost phones can be the real weak spots.
Learn how attackers exploit “abnormal” events, why mapping all auth paths matters, and how to spot the easiest way in.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/authenticatevolkis
Learn how attackers exploit “abnormal” events, why mapping all auth paths matters, and how to spot the easiest way in.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/authenticatevolkis
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Many think usernames & passwords are enough, but reset links, help desks, or lost phones can be the real weak spots.
Learn how attackers exploit “abnormal” events, why mapping all auth paths matters, and how to spot the easiest way in.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/authenticatevolkis
Learn how attackers exploit “abnormal” events, why mapping all auth paths matters, and how to spot the easiest way in.
Read our blog! 👇
https://tinyurl.com/authenticatevolkis
That moment you realise your alarm didn't go off! #mascotmondays
October 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
That moment you realise your alarm didn't go off! #mascotmondays
Generic training isn’t working. A 2025 study found that mandatory phishing awareness courses had almost zero effect on reducing failure rates in simulated attacks.
Volkis does things differently.
Find out more and book your test today 👇
Volkis does things differently.
Find out more and book your test today 👇
Offensive Security
A dedicated cyber security consultancy that provides penetration testing, security strategy, GRC, training, social engineering, and red team services.
www.volkis.com.au
October 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Generic training isn’t working. A 2025 study found that mandatory phishing awareness courses had almost zero effect on reducing failure rates in simulated attacks.
Volkis does things differently.
Find out more and book your test today 👇
Volkis does things differently.
Find out more and book your test today 👇
We have some terrible news. 😔
Our NEW stickers did not arrive in time for @bsidescbr.bsky.social.
But if you see one of us, come say hi right away and let us know that you want the stickers when they arrive!
I don't want to spoil the design, but... hacking in the dark will become a lot cooler! 😎
Our NEW stickers did not arrive in time for @bsidescbr.bsky.social.
But if you see one of us, come say hi right away and let us know that you want the stickers when they arrive!
I don't want to spoil the design, but... hacking in the dark will become a lot cooler! 😎
September 24, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We have some terrible news. 😔
Our NEW stickers did not arrive in time for @bsidescbr.bsky.social.
But if you see one of us, come say hi right away and let us know that you want the stickers when they arrive!
I don't want to spoil the design, but... hacking in the dark will become a lot cooler! 😎
Our NEW stickers did not arrive in time for @bsidescbr.bsky.social.
But if you see one of us, come say hi right away and let us know that you want the stickers when they arrive!
I don't want to spoil the design, but... hacking in the dark will become a lot cooler! 😎
Vulnerabilities that put your business at significant risk are not only damaging for you, they could have an impact on your employees and your customers.
Don't wait for a breach to find your weaknesses.
Learn more now 👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/services/offensive-security/
Don't wait for a breach to find your weaknesses.
Learn more now 👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/services/offensive-security/
September 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Vulnerabilities that put your business at significant risk are not only damaging for you, they could have an impact on your employees and your customers.
Don't wait for a breach to find your weaknesses.
Learn more now 👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/services/offensive-security/
Don't wait for a breach to find your weaknesses.
Learn more now 👇
https://www.volkis.com.au/services/offensive-security/
Why use dig, when you can use dog instead? 🐺 #bash101
Install dog here 👉 https://github.com/ogham/dog
Install dog here 👉 https://github.com/ogham/dog
September 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Why use dig, when you can use dog instead? 🐺 #bash101
Install dog here 👉 https://github.com/ogham/dog
Install dog here 👉 https://github.com/ogham/dog
Having a slow Monday? Here are two dogs having a wrestle!👇 #mascotmonday
September 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Having a slow Monday? Here are two dogs having a wrestle!👇 #mascotmonday
One week left until @BSidesCbr! 🚀
BSides Canberra 2025 is on next week (25–27 Sept) - There's still time to grab a ticket: https://www.bsidesau.com.au/
BSides Canberra 2025 is on next week (25–27 Sept) - There's still time to grab a ticket: https://www.bsidesau.com.au/
September 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
One week left until @BSidesCbr! 🚀
BSides Canberra 2025 is on next week (25–27 Sept) - There's still time to grab a ticket: https://www.bsidesau.com.au/
BSides Canberra 2025 is on next week (25–27 Sept) - There's still time to grab a ticket: https://www.bsidesau.com.au/
30 years today since "Hack The Planet" was first shouted out of a police car! 🎉
What's your favourite scene?
What's your favourite scene?
September 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
30 years today since "Hack The Planet" was first shouted out of a police car! 🎉
What's your favourite scene?
What's your favourite scene?