You'd expect with all the talk about cybersecurity these days, organisations would be all over regular security testing, right? But surprisingly, many still overlook the importance of continually testing.
You'd expect with all the talk about cybersecurity these days, organisations would be all over regular security testing, right? But surprisingly, many still overlook the importance of continually testing.
Skipping out on regular security assessments opens the door to all sorts of risks.
In this blog post, we will discuss why regular security testing is important, what on earth pen testing is and why it is so crucial for businesses today.
Firstly, here are the top 3 risks your organisation faces without it:
Pen testing is one of the most important steps your company can take to protect itself from cyber-attacks.
What does pen testing involve?
Pen testing involves identifying vulnerabilities in computer systems, networks, or web applications that could be exploited in a cyber-attack.
By proactively identifying and remedying these vulnerabilities before cyber attackers exploit them, your company can significantly enhance its online security and safeguard its digital assets.
One of the main goals when organisations pen test is to understand the pathways that cyber attackers may exploit to gain unauthorised access to an organisation’s systems.
Expert pen testers, often referred to as ethical hackers, leverage a variety of techniques to simulate tactics used by real-world hackers. By mimicking these behaviours, they are then able to identify potential vulnerabilities, weak security controls and misconfigurations.
Pen tests give organisations invaluable insight into the pathways that attackers may use to infiltrate their networks. Ultimately allowing organisations to implement targeted security measures to strengthen their defences.
Along with identifying potential pathways of attack, penetration testing also provides organisations with tangible proof of any vulnerabilities in their IT infrastructure.
At OneDot61, our pen testing service offers detailed reporting of each step of the simulated attack process, outlining the specific vulnerabilities discovered, the methods used to exploit them and the potential impact on the organisation,
These reports serve as concrete evidence of the security vulnerabilities present in an organisation’s systems, empowering stakeholders to take action immediately - remediation, allocating resources and strengthening security posture.
Armed with all of this information, organisations can then confidently make informed decisions about their cybersecurity strategy, investment priorities and risk management efforts.
Ongoing pen testing is a crucial security testing strategy for organisations to address security vulnerabilities before they result in costly breaches.