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Penetration testing: the foundation of an effective cybersecurity strategy
With digital threats growing in number, penetration testing (also known as “ethical hacking”) has become an essential part of protecting an organisation against data breaches and cyberattacks. It shows where the gaps in your security are and how to defend against real attacks.
What is a penetration test?
A penetration test is a controlled, simulated attack on an organisation’s infrastructure, carried out to check how resilient your systems and security processes really are. These tests are performed by cybersecurity specialists, known as “white hat” or ethical hackers. During the test they use the same techniques and tools as cybercriminals in order to find the organisation’s weak points.
Once the gaps are found, the security team can apply the right fixes and improvements, which significantly reduces the risk of an actual data breach.
A complete approach to cybersecurity
In-depth security analyses that simulate real cyberattacks let us identify vulnerabilities in your systems before real attackers exploit them. Our penetration tests cover:
Network infrastructure testing
A thorough evaluation of network devices, servers and security controls. We check how the individual parts of the infrastructure work together, identifying possible attack paths and vulnerabilities.
Web application testing
An in-depth assessment of web applications for security gaps, carried out in line with the OWASP methodology. We look at vulnerabilities such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS), among others.
Cloud infrastructure testing
A security assessment of AWS, Azure and GCP environments. We verify cloud configuration, access mechanisms and safeguards, so that your infrastructure is protected against attacks.
Why run penetration tests?
A better understanding of your infrastructure
Penetration tests reveal the real state of security in your network, applications and security procedures, so you can quickly identify the areas that need work.
Preventing data breaches
Finding gaps early helps you avoid costly incidents that damage your reputation, and protects the company from the consequences of a data leak.
Meeting regulatory requirements
Regular testing helps demonstrate compliance with applicable standards (for example the GDPR, PCI DSS or HIPAA) and helps avoid potential sanctions.
Raising employee awareness
Simulated attacks teach your people how to recognise threats and use tools responsibly, which noticeably strengthens the security of the organisation.
The five stages of a penetration test
Preparation – We agree the scope of the test, the objectives and the rules of engagement. We define which systems will be examined and which attack methods will be used.
Reconnaissance – We collect information about the target infrastructure. We analyse public sources and scan the network to identify possible attack paths.
Penetration – Using the weaknesses we found, our specialists try to get into the company’s systems. The attacks may include methods such as SQL injection, phishing, password cracking or cross-site scripting.
Reporting – After the tests we prepare a report listing the vulnerabilities found together with remediation recommendations. We also assess the level of risk related to each gap.
Remediation – The organisation implements the recommended fixes and updates. Our experts restore the system to its pre-test state and support you in verifying that all the gaps found have been closed.
Penetration testing methods
Black Box – The testers have no knowledge of the infrastructure being tested.
Gray Box – Partial knowledge of the systems and networks.
White Box – Full insight into the system architecture, including source code, configuration and documentation.
External tests – Simulation of attacks from outside the organisation (for example against web servers).
Internal tests – Simulation of attacks from the position of an employee or someone with internal access to resources.
Meet our expert
Our team is made up of top-class specialists. The penetration testing team is led by an experienced cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of practice in the roles of Leading Penetration Tester, Red Team Operator and Cyber Security Architect.
Certifications: CISSP | OSCP | OSWP | CPTC | CEH | Security+
Protect your organisation against data and reputation breaches
Contact us to learn more about penetration testing and to check whether your safeguards are ready for real cyber threats. With our team of experts you can be confident that your company is in the best hands.
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VIRTUO SOC
VIRTUO GROUP Sp z o.o.
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02-004 Warsaw
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